The proposed bill, titled the "Material Harmful to Minors Regulation Act," aims to regulate the distribution of material deemed harmful to minors by establishing specific responsibilities for commercial entities. It defines "material harmful to minors" and outlines the criteria for what constitutes such material, including sexually explicit content and material lacking serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value for minors. The bill mandates that commercial entities must implement reasonable age verification methods to ensure that individuals accessing this material are at least 18 years old, particularly if the website contains a substantial portion of harmful content. Additionally, entities with less harmful content must block access for underage individuals and provide disclaimers before displaying mature content.

The bill also stipulates that the Department of Attorney General will have exclusive enforcement authority, requiring a 45-day notice period for entities alleged to be in violation before civil action can be initiated. If violations persist, the department may seek damages of up to $10,000 per violation. Notably, the act does not apply to bona fide news or public interest broadcasts and protects internet service providers from liability for merely providing access to content not under their control. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting minors from harmful material while balancing the rights of news-gathering organizations and internet service providers.