This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by mandating age verification for websites that host material deemed harmful to minors. It introduces a new section, [325F.1791], in Minnesota Statutes, which defines key terms related to the bill, such as "host," "identifying information," and "material harmful to minors." The bill stipulates that any individual or entity that shares or distributes such material on a website must verify that users are at least 18 years old. The verification process can be conducted through commercially available databases or other approved methods, and the commissioner of commerce is tasked with reviewing and approving these methods.

Additionally, the bill establishes enforcement mechanisms, allowing the attorney general to investigate violations reported by individuals who access these websites without proper age verification. It also grants parents or legal guardians the right to take civil action against violators, with potential damages and civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. Importantly, the bill clarifies that it does not impose any obligations or liabilities on internet service providers or users of interactive computer services.