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SF 443Died when the session ended · February 26, 2025

Relating to certain commercial entities who publish or distribute obscene material on the internet, and providing civil penalties

Sponsored by the Senate Technology Committee, Sen. Kevin Alons (R)

Topics:Civil rightsTechnology & privacyKids online & social mediaBooks & libraries

Same legislation: HF 62, SF 207, HF 864

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Also covers HF 62 and SF 207 and HF 864.

What changed before it passed
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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 6, 2025
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 26, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the SenateApril 29, 202646–0
  5. Skipped: House committeeSkipped
  6. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 20, 202588–1
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawJune 1, 2026

HF 864 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 864, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 864 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 by
    AI 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.
    Never voted on
  • S-5231Strike everything · filed April 29, 2026 by Sen. Kevin Alons (R)
    AI 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.
    Adopted
    April 29, 2026
  • S-5012 · filed February 17, 2026 by COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY CHARLIE
    AI 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.
    Ruled out of order
    April 29, 2026