The bill amends various sections of Nebraska law to implement the Parental Rights in Social Media Act and renames the Child Pornography Prevention Act to the Child Sexual Abuse Material Prevention Act. It introduces new definitions and prohibitions regarding child sexual abuse material, including computer-generated depictions, and establishes enhanced penalties for violations. Key changes include the insertion of definitions for terms such as "child sexual abuse material," "computer-generated person," and "covered offense," while deleting outdated language related to child pornography. The bill specifies that it is unlawful for individuals to possess, receive, or distribute child sexual abuse material, with penalties varying based on the age of the offender and prior convictions. It also allows for the forfeiture of property used in the commission of violations, ensuring a more comprehensive legal framework to address child sexual exploitation.

Additionally, the bill establishes regulations for social media companies regarding minors' access to their platforms, mandating reasonable age verification methods and parental consent for account creation. It outlines the responsibilities of these companies to provide tools for parents to supervise their children's accounts and allows individuals aggrieved by violations to bring civil actions against social media companies. The Attorney General is tasked with enforcing the Act and can impose penalties for violations. The bill's provisions will become operative on July 1, 2026, and it includes provisions for the repeal of certain existing statutes related to deceptive trade practices and other legal definitions.

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