MD SB780 | 2024 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 1 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-02-06 - Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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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Title

Internet-Connected Devices and Internet Service Providers - Default Filtering of Obscene Content (Maryland Online Child Protection Act)

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2024-02-06SenateHearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
2024-02-01SenateFirst Reading Finance

Same As/Similar To

HB772 (Crossfiled) 2024-02-02 - Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Commercial Law13301(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law144601(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law144602(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law144603(n/a)See Bill Text
Commercial Law144604(n/a)See Bill Text
Housing and Community Development5106(n/a)See Bill Text
Housing and Community Development5107(n/a)See Bill Text
State Finance and Procurement14419(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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