The bill amends various sections of Nebraska law to introduce the "Parental Rights in Social Media Act" and renames the "Child Pornography Prevention Act" to the "Child Sexual Abuse Material Prevention Act." It establishes new definitions and provisions aimed at prohibiting conduct involving computer-generated child pornography and enhances penalties for violations. Key changes include the redefinition of "child sexual abuse material," which now encompasses visual depictions of sexually explicit conduct involving children, including computer-generated images. The bill also outlines stricter penalties for individuals who possess, receive, or distribute such material, particularly for repeat offenders, and introduces affirmative defenses for defendants under certain circumstances.

Additionally, the bill mandates that social media companies implement age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing their platforms without parental consent. It outlines the responsibilities of these companies, including providing parents with tools to supervise their children's accounts. Individuals aggrieved by violations can bring civil actions against social media companies, and the Attorney General is empowered to enforce the Act. The bill also includes provisions for the forfeiture of property related to offenses involving child sexual abuse material and establishes a Child Protection Division within the Attorney General's office to assist in prosecuting crimes against children. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen protections against child exploitation and enhance the legal framework surrounding these serious offenses.

Statutes affected:
Final Reading: 28-1463.04, 28-1463.02, 28-813.01, 28-1463.05, 28-1463.03, 28-1463.06, 27-1301, 28-116, 28-320.02, 28-813.02, 28-833, 28-1354, 28-1601, 28-1602, 28-1701, 29-110, 29-119, 29-4003, 29-4309, 29-4316, 83-174.02, 84-205, 87-302
Slip Law: 28-1463.04, 28-1463.02, 28-813.01, 28-1463.05, 28-1463.03, 28-1463.06, 27-1301, 28-116, 28-320.02, 28-813.02, 28-833, 28-1354, 28-1601, 28-1602, 28-1701, 29-110, 29-119, 29-4003, 29-4309, 29-4316, 83-174.02, 84-205, 87-302