This legislative 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 offenses related to the possession, receipt, and distribution of such materials. The bill clarifies legal definitions and repeals obsolete provisions, aiming to strengthen protections against child exploitation in the digital age. Key changes include the insertion of definitions for "child sexual abuse material," "computer-generated person," and various offenses, as well as the establishment of stricter penalties for repeat offenders.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of social media companies regarding minors' access to their platforms, mandating parental consent and age verification for account creation. It allows individuals aggrieved by violations to bring civil actions against social media companies and tasks the Attorney General with enforcement. The bill also modifies the handling of evidence in judicial proceedings involving child sexual abuse material, ensuring that such materials remain under law enforcement control and prohibiting requests for possession by defendants. Overall, the amendments aim to enhance the legal framework surrounding child sexual exploitation and improve protections for victims, particularly minors.

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