The proposed bill aims to enhance consumer protection by mandating age verification for websites that host material deemed harmful to minors. It introduces a new section in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F, specifically designated as [325F.1791], which outlines definitions related to the bill, including terms such as "commercial entity," "material harmful to minors," and "age verification." Under this legislation, commercial entities that share or distribute such harmful material must verify that users accessing the content are 18 years of age or older. 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 websites without proper age verification. Parents or legal guardians of minors can also take civil action against commercial entities that fail to comply, seeking damages and potentially incurring civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation. Importantly, the bill stipulates that it does not impose any obligations or liabilities on internet service providers or users of interactive computer services.