HB298 Alabama 2023 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2023
Title
Relating to consumer protection; to require certain manufacturers of Internet-enabled devices to activate existing filters to restrict access to certain material; to provide for a cause of action; to provide civil penalties.
Description
This bill would require manufacturers of certain Internet-enabled devices to automatically activate existing filters on the devices to prevent users from accessing material harmful to minors, including pornography, without a device passcode, and would provide civil penalties for a violation
Relating to consumer protection; to require certain manufacturers of Internet-enabled devices to activate existing filters to restrict access to certain material; to provide for a cause of action; to provide civil penalties.
Subjects
Consumer protection; electronic devices, requirements for certain Internet filters on devices, provided
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2023 | H | Introduced and Referred to House Commerce and Small Business |
| April 12, 2023 | H | Read First Time in House of Origin |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB298 Alabama 2023 Session - Introduced |