Bills › 91st General Assembly
HF 864Signed by Governor · June 1, 2026
Requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment of an internet site or application that contains material pornographic for minors to perform reasonable age verification
Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. John H. Wills (R)
Topics:Civil rightsTechnology & privacyKids online & social mediaBooks & libraries
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2025
- Done: House committeeFebruary 26, 2025
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202588–1
- Done: Senate committeeApril 3, 2025
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 29, 202646–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2026
Signed into law What’s a funnel?
What changed before it passed The bill as introduced compared with the version both chambers passed.
Amendments · 3
1 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.
- H-8430Strike everything · filed April 29, 2026 byNever voted onAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines specific terms like "minor," "provider," and "pornographic for minors." It requires websites or apps where at least 33 percent of the content is pornographic for minors to use age verification methods like digital identification or transactional data. The new version also exempts news organizations and internet service providers from certain rules and sets civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, capped at $10,000 per day. Its wording →
- S-5231Strike everything · filed April 29, 2026 by Sen. Kevin Alons (R)AdoptedAI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version that defines specific terms and sets rules for age verification. It requires websites or apps that contain a substantial portion of pornographic material for minors to use reasonable age verification methods and prohibits them from selling or keeping personal identifying information. The amendment also exempts news organizations and internet service providers from these rules and establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation. Its wording →April 29, 2026
- S-5012 · filed February 17, 2026 by COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY CHARLIERuled out of orderAI summary This amendment changes the code section numbers used throughout the bill and removes several existing lines of text. It also adds a specific requirement that covered platforms must use reasonable age verification to ensure individuals accessing obscene material are not minors. Its wording →April 29, 2026