This bill mandates that manufacturers of electronic tablets and smartphones install filters on their devices to prevent minors from accessing obscene material. It establishes civil liability for manufacturers that fail to install these filters and imposes both civil and criminal penalties on individuals or manufacturers who intentionally disable a filter to allow minors access to such material. The bill introduces a new chapter, RSA 507-I, which defines key terms such as "device," "filter," "manufacturer," and "obscene material," and outlines the requirements for the filters, including automatic activation based on the user's age and the ability for non-minor users to deactivate the filter with a password.

Additionally, the bill allows parents or legal guardians to bring civil actions against those who disable filters or manufacturers who fail to comply with the filter requirements, with potential damages including actual damages, liquidated damages, and attorney's fees. It also specifies that manufacturers can be prosecuted criminally for disabling filters, classifying such actions as a class B felony. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and includes provisions for the Attorney General to take action against non-compliant manufacturers under the Consumer Protection Act.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 507-H:4