Legislation

Title: Internet-Connected Devices and Internet Service Providers - Default Filtering of Obscene Content (Maryland Online Child Protection Act)
Sponsored by: Senator Muse
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Prohibiting a person from selling an Internet-connected device that is intended for minors unless the device is sold with a certain filter, certain privacy settings, and other features; making a violation of the prohibition an unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practice that is subject to the enforcement and penalties under the Maryland Consumer Protection Act; requiring that preference be given to certain grant applications that include the use of broadband providers that implement the use of certain filters; etc.

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Cross-filed with: HB0772

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/01/2024 Legislative Date 2/01/2024 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Internet-Connected Devices and Internet Service Providers - Default Filtering of Obscene Content (Maryland Online Child Protection Act) Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2024 Legislative Date 2/06/2024 Action Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/01/2024	2/01/2024	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Internet-Connected Devices and Internet Service Providers - Default Filtering of Obscene Content (Maryland Online Child Protection Act)
Senate	2/06/2024	2/06/2024	Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.

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