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Online Child Protection: Age Verification for Adult Content Websites.

New legislation mandates age verification systems for adult content websites to prevent minors from accessing harmful material. This aims to protect children from online content that can negatively impact their psychological and emotional development. Companies will be required to ensure the security of data used for verification.
Key points
Adult content websites must implement age verification to ensure users are not minors.
Simple user confirmation of age will not be sufficient; advanced verification technologies are required.
Data used for age verification must be secure and retained only as long as necessary.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee compliance and conduct regular audits.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6429
Sponsor: Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]
Process start date: 2023-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCREEN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6429.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Adult content websites must implement age verification to ensure users are not minors.
  • Simple user confirmation of age will not be sufficient; advanced verification technologies are required.
  • Data used for age verification must be secure and retained only as long as necessary.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will oversee compliance and conduct regular audits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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