HB 1256-FN (2024): establishing liability for publishers and distributors of Internet material harmful to minors.

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HB 1256-FN (2024)

establishing liability for publishers and distributors of Internet material harmful to minors.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2023-2024
  • House committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Miscellaneous

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 24, 2024, with 29 people signed in online: 7 in support and 22 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 1, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 16–2 to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 15, 2024 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 24, 2024, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
  • February 1, 2024, 3:45 PM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208

Votes

  • February 15, 2024, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2024: Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Judiciary
  • January 24, 2024: Public Hearing: 01/24/2024 01:45 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 1, 2024: Executive Session: 02/01/2024 03:45 pm LOB 206-208
  • February 1, 2024: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/01/2024 (Vote 16-2; CC)
  • February 15, 2024: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/15/2024

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