House Bill No. introduced by A. Regier and M. Noland aims to revise laws concerning minors' access to obscene content on devices via the internet. The bill mandates that all devices activated in Montana on or after January 1, 2026, must include a filter to prevent minors from accessing obscene content. It establishes liability for device manufacturers who fail to enable these filters and for individuals who remove the filters from devices used by minors, allowing them to access such content. The bill also provides definitions for key terms, including "device," "filter," and "minor," and outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers and individuals regarding the implementation and maintenance of these filters.

Additionally, the bill introduces a new section allowing parents or legal guardians to take civil action against manufacturers if a minor accesses obscene content due to a lack of a filter. It specifies the damages that can be recovered, including actual damages, punitive damages for willful violations, and attorney fees. The bill also clarifies that it does not apply to devices manufactured before the effective date and provides a delayed effective date of January 1, 2026, for its provisions. The previous section regarding actions by the attorney general has been deleted, and the numbering of sections has been adjusted accordingly.