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HB 1085 In Committee

Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Permits an individual depicted in child sexual abuse material or obscene material on the Internet, or exposed to obscene material on the Internet, to bring a civil action against a person who knowingly or intentionally: (1) allows or facilitates access to the material on the Internet; (2) disseminates the material on the Internet; or (3) is a content provider of prohibited material. Allows the attorney general to seek injunctive relief.

Creates a safe harbor provision for certain persons under certain conditions. Provides that: (1) comparative fault; and (2) tort claims immunities; do not apply to a civil action based on prohibited material.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Last action
Jan 13, 2026 — Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
Session
2026
Momentum
29 · Low