Requires manufacturers of consumer products that enable access to the Internet, that have operating systems that recognize the geographical location where the device is being used and that determine a user's age during setup to also have a parental control filter that blocks access to software applications and Internet sites that provide access to obscene material and to turn the parental control filter on automatically during setup for users who are younger than 18 years of age.

Plain English Breakdown

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Official Summary Text

Digest: Tells the makers of some products that connect to the Internet that the products must have a filter to keep users from using some software or going to some Internet sites. The makers must turn the filter on automatically if a user is under 18 years old. Lets the Attorney General sue if the product maker does not obey the Act. (Flesch Readability Score: 61.3).
Requires manufacturers of consumer products that enable access to the Internet, that have operating systems that recognize the geographical location where the device is being used and that determine a user's age during setup to also have a parental control filter that blocks access to software applications and Internet sites that provide access to obscene material and to turn the parental control filter on automatically during setup for users who are younger than 18 years of age. Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate and bring an action against consumer product manufacturers that sell devices that do not comply with the requirements of the Act.
Becomes operative on July 1, 2026.
Relating to: Relating to parental control filters for consumer products that enable access to the Internet.
Current location: In House Committee