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 to minors and provide disclaimers before displaying mature content.

The bill also stipulates that the Department of Attorney General will have exclusive enforcement authority and outlines the process for addressing violations, including a 45-day notice period for entities to rectify any issues before civil action can be initiated. If violations persist, the department may seek damages of up to $10,000 per violation. Notably, the bill exempts bona fide news organizations and certain internet service providers from liability under this act, ensuring that their operations are not hindered by these regulations.