House Bill No. introduced by L. Schubert and others aims to prohibit content providers in Montana from allowing access to child sexual abuse material. The bill defines "child sexual abuse material" and outlines the responsibilities of content providers, which include not producing or distributing such material if they maintain a substantial amount of sexually explicit content. It also establishes that content providers cannot profit from distributing child sexual abuse material to individuals in Montana. The bill provides a defense for content providers who remove such material within 48 hours of it being made accessible.

The legislation grants victims the right to bring a private action against violators and specifies a statute of limitations for these actions, allowing victims to seek various remedies, including injunctive relief, compensatory damages, and statutory damages based on the severity of the violation. Notably, the bill removes the enforcement authority previously held by the Department of Justice, placing the responsibility solely on private individuals to initiate legal action. The bill also includes provisions for the apportionment of damages among victims and the state, and it is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.