❌ HB84
Enact the Innocence Act
Summary
The bill enacts the Innocence Act, which prohibits organizations from failing to verify the age of individuals accessing obscene or harmful material, mandates the use of age verification methods, and allows victims to initiate civil actions for violations. It establishes penalties for organizations that do not comply with these requirements, including fines and misdemeanors for failure to verify age. The bill also includes provisions for the deletion of personal data after verification.
Rationale
The bill imposes regulations on organizations regarding age verification, which conflicts with the Libertarian principles of personal liberty and minimal government interference in private affairs. It also establishes penalties that could be seen as punitive rather than restorative, opposing the Libertarian focus on individual rights and freedoms. The LPO's platform supports limited government intervention, which this bill contradicts.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government regulation on private organizations
- Potential infringement on individual privacy rights
- Creation of a precedent for further restrictions on personal freedoms