Environment
No direct effect
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Benefits
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Risks
- no direct effect identified
StateMissouriIntroduced
HB 1839: Establishes provisions relating to civil liability for publishing or distributing material harmful to minors on the internet
Sherri Gallick
HB 1839 status: Introduced — Delivered to Secretary of State (G) (updated Jul 9, 2026).
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OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
40OUT OF 100
Score:40/100 civic fit
Risk:High Risk
Impact:High Impact 75/100
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Constitutionality30%
Bipartisan40%
Public opinion60%
Bill summary
The bill creates significant new civil liability frameworks for digital publishers and internet platforms, potentially altering content moderation standards in Missouri.
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Impact analysis
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Economy
Critical outlook
40%
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
Mixed / Neutral
50%
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
Technology Industry
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
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Analysis basis
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