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 other reliable documents, and allows for third-party verification using cryptographic techniques to protect user privacy. Covered platforms and third parties are prohibited from retaining or disseminating identifying information obtained during the age verification process. If a minor accesses obscene material due to a platform's failure to verify age, the platform may face punitive damages, which cannot exceed 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 not under their control. Enforcement of the bill's provisions is limited to private civil actions, with no involvement from the state or political subdivisions. The bill aims to enhance protections against minors accessing inappropriate content while balancing the privacy rights of individuals.