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HB 1085

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Civil liability for child sexual abuse material.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jan 13, 2026
Representative Goss-Reaves added as coauthor
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 5, 2026
Primary Sponsor
Joanna King· author

Summary

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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.

Subjects

CIVIL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Liabilities, Damages, and PenaltiesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Creation of New OffensesCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; GenerallyCRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE; Sex OffensesSTATE ELECTED OFFICIALS; Attorney GeneralTECHNOLOGY; Communication (Including Internet, Phone Lines, Print Media, Radio, and Television)

Co-sponsors (1)

Lori Goss-Reaves · coauthor

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