The proposed bill would amend current statutes by introducing new requirements for commercial entities that publish or distribute sexual material harmful to minors on the internet. Specifically, it mandates that these entities implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure that individuals accessing such material are at least 18 years old. Additionally, the bill stipulates that entities must not retain or transmit any identifying information of individuals to government entities during the age verification process. It also clarifies that the prohibition against distributing harmful material does not apply to bona fide news organizations and outlines the rights of parents or guardians of minors who access such material.

Furthermore, the bill establishes civil liability for entities that fail to comply with these age verification requirements, allowing affected parties to seek damages. The penalties for violations include monetary fines based on the duration of non-compliance and the number of instances of unlawful information retention or transmission. The bill also allows for the recovery of attorney fees and costs for successful plaintiffs and defines key terms related to the legislation, such as "commercial entity," "digital identification," and "sexual material that is harmful to minors." Overall, the bill aims to enhance protections for minors against harmful online content while ensuring privacy during the age verification process.