This bill establishes civil liability for commercial entities, referred to as "covered platforms," that publish or distribute obscene material on the internet. It mandates that these platforms perform reasonable age verification to prevent minors from accessing such material. The bill outlines acceptable methods for age verification, including government-issued identification and reliable financial documents, and allows for third-party verification using cryptographic techniques to maintain user privacy. Covered platforms and third parties are prohibited from retaining or disseminating identifying information obtained during the verification process. Violations can result in punitive and actual damages, with punitive damages capped at three times the amount of reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not impose liability on users of interactive computer services or on providers that merely offer access to covered platforms or obscene material, provided they are not responsible for creating the obscene content. Enforcement of the bill's provisions is limited to private civil actions, explicitly barring state or local government enforcement. This framework aims to enhance protections against minors accessing inappropriate content while balancing the privacy rights of individuals.