The proposed bill aims to enhance the protection of minors from accessing obscene content on devices via the internet by mandating that all devices activated in Montana on or after January 1, 2026, must include a filter to block such content. The bill establishes clear definitions for key terms such as "device," "filter," "minor," and "obscene content." It outlines the responsibilities of manufacturers to ensure that their devices automatically enable these filters upon activation and specifies the civil liabilities they face if they fail to comply. Additionally, individuals who intentionally disable these filters on devices used by minors can also be held liable, although parents or legal guardians are exempt from this liability.

The bill further empowers the attorney general to take legal action against violators, including the imposition of civil penalties and the potential revocation of business licenses for repeated offenses. Parents or legal guardians are granted the right to file civil actions against manufacturers or individuals who disable filters, allowing them to seek damages and other appropriate relief. The legislation emphasizes the importance of protecting minors from inappropriate content while providing a framework for accountability among device manufacturers and users.