The proposed legislation, known as the "Pornography Age Verification Enforcement Act" or the "PAVE Act," aims to establish regulations for publishers and distributors of material deemed harmful to minors. It introduces a new chapter in the Louisiana Revised Statutes, specifically Chapter 31-B of Title 51, which outlines the responsibilities of commercial entities that publish or distribute such material online. These entities are required to implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure that individuals accessing the material are at least eighteen years old. Failure to comply may result in civil penalties, with the attorney general authorized to investigate violations and initiate legal actions.

The bill specifies that any commercial entity found in violation may face penalties of up to five thousand dollars per day, with additional fines for knowing failures to verify age. The penalties collected will be directed to the Department of Justice to support investigations into cyber crimes involving child exploitation. The legislation also includes definitions for key terms, such as "commercial entity," "material harmful to minors," and "reasonable age verification methods," while providing exceptions for bona fide news organizations and internet service providers. Overall, the PAVE Act seeks to enhance protections for minors against harmful online content through stringent enforcement measures.