This bill amends New Jersey's obscenity law to require age verification for sexually oriented online entities to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit material. The current law, N.J.S.A.2C:34-3, already makes it a crime of the third degree to sell, distribute, rent, or exhibit obscene material to individuals under 18 years of age. The bill expands the definition of "sexually oriented online entity" to include various internet platforms and mandates that these entities verify that users attempting to access obscene material are at least 18 years old. The methods for age verification can include systems developed by the entity, third-party services, or checks through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, with strict data privacy requirements.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language that specifies the consequences for non-compliance, including prosecution under existing obscenity laws and civil penalties of up to $50,000 for violations. It also clarifies the definitions of obscene material and the responsibilities of those who exhibit or distribute such content. The bill aims to modernize the state's obscenity laws to reflect the realities of internet access and protect minors from inappropriate material.