REVISED
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS31196 / H0498
This legislation establishes the Online Child Safety Act. Our kids are afflicted with a destructive pornography
epidemic, and there are no real accountability measures that prevent online publishers from making it accessible
to them. In keeping with Article III section 24 of the Idaho Constitution, which states that "The foremost
concern of all good government is the virtue and sobriety of the people, and the purity of the home," Idaho
Code § 18-1515 already prohibits "disseminating material harmful to minors." Today's internet environment
thwarts the enforceability of the existing language. This legislation empowers parents of harmed children with
standing to sue perpetrating content providers for a civil remedy if they fail to take reasonable steps to ensure
they are not providing such content to minors.
FISCAL NOTE
This legislation does not require the expenditure of any state funds and does not create, repeal, or amend any
state taxes or fees. Consequently, it would have no fiscal impact on the General Fund or any other state fund.
Contact:
Representative Elaine Price
(208) 332-1000
Representative Julianne Young
Senator Ben Toews
(208) 332-1000
Senator Kevin Cook
(208) 332-1000
DISCLAIMER: This statement of purpose and fiscal note are a mere attachment to this bill and prepared by a proponent
of the bill. It is neither intended as an expression of legislative intent nor intended for any use outside of the legislative
process, including judicial review (Joint Rule 18).
Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note Bill SOP/FN REVISED: 02/26/2024, 1:37 PM