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HA5TOHB119 • 2025

This amendment seeks to include subsection (4) in Titles 14 and 29 cited in this bill, to clarify that the bill is not intended to restrict the removal of age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic material as defined under existing state and federal law.

This amendment seeks to include subsection (4) in Titles 14 and 29 cited in this bill, to clarify that the bill is not intended to restrict the removal of age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic material as defined under existing state and federal law.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Dukes
Last action
2025-05-22
Official status
Stricken 5/22/25
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not provide details on how the amendment affects existing laws or regulations about online content.

Amendment to Allow Removal of Inappropriate Content

This amendment adds a new section to clarify that companies can remove age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic content without violating the main bill's rules.

What This Bill Does

  • Adds subsection (4) in Titles 14 and 29 of the bill.
  • Clarifies that removing inappropriate material is allowed under existing laws.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Companies and organizations that manage online platforms.

Terms To Know

Age-inappropriate
Content not suitable for people based on their age.
Obscene
Material that goes against community standards of decency and morality.
Pornographic
Sexual content intended to cause sexual arousal.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The amendment was stricken in the House on May 22, 2025.
  • It is unclear how this affects existing laws or regulations about online content.
  • The bill has passed both chambers but its final status and implementation are uncertain.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Introduced and Placed With Bill

  2. 2025-05-22 Delaware General Assembly

    Stricken in House

Official Summary Text

This amendment seeks to include subsection (4) in Titles 14 and 29 cited in this bill, to clarify that the bill is not intended to restrict the removal of age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic material as defined under existing state and federal law.

Current Bill Text

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Legislation Document

SPONSOR:

Rep. Dukes

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

153rd GENERAL ASSEMBLY

HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 5

TO

HOUSE BILL NO. 119

AMEND House Bill No. 119 by inserting after line 30 the following:

“

(4) Nothing in this section p[prohibits the removal, reclassification, or restriction of access to material that is determined to be age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic as defined under applicable state or federal law, including content deemed harmful to minors under §1365 of Title 11.

”.

FURTHER AMEND House Bill No. 119 by inserting after line 95 the following:

“

(4) Nothing in this section prohibits the removal, reclassification, or restriction of access to material that is determined to be age-in appropriate, obscene, or pornographic as defined under applicable state or federal law, including content deemed harmful to minors under §1365 of Title 11.

”.

SYNOPSIS

This amendment seeks to include subsection (4) in Titles 14 and 29 cited in this bill, to clarify that the bill is not intended to restrict the removal of age-inappropriate, obscene, or pornographic material as defined under existing state and federal law.