HB 1839: Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
HB 1839 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 9, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialEstablishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet. Currently in House.
Key analysis
Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- no direct effect identified
Risks
- no direct effect identified
Economy
Benefits
- potential to address safety concerns regarding minors
Risks
- increased litigation and compliance costs for digital businesses
- potential market exits due to liability risk
Society
Benefits
- aims to protect minors from harmful online content
Risks
- potential for censorship of protected speech
- ambiguity in defining 'harmful' could lead to over-blocking
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Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentDelivered to Secretary of State (G)
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