This bill amends New Jersey's obscenity law to require sexually oriented online entities to implement age verification measures to prevent minors from accessing sexually explicit material. The current law, which criminalizes the sale, distribution, rental, or exhibition of obscene material to individuals under 18, is updated to include online platforms such as websites, social media, and other digital services that exhibit or share obscene content. The bill defines "sexually oriented online entity" and outlines the criteria for determining whether a platform falls under this classification, emphasizing that a substantial portion of its revenue or content must be derived from obscene material.

Under the new provisions, sexually oriented online entities must verify that users attempting to access obscene material are at least 18 years old. Acceptable methods for age verification include using systems provided by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, third-party age verification services, or proprietary systems developed by the entities themselves, all while ensuring user privacy is protected. Violations of these age verification requirements can lead to prosecution under existing obscenity laws and impose civil penalties of up to $50,000. The bill aims to modernize the state's approach to obscenity in light of the digital age, ensuring better protection for minors from inappropriate content.