(a) The General Assembly finds that:(1) Pornography is creating a public health crisis and is a corroding influence on minors;(2) Due to advances in technology, the widespread availability of the internet, and limited age verification requirements, minors are exposed to pornography at too early of an age;(3) Pornography contributes to the hyper-sexualization of minors; and(4) Pornography may: (A) Lead to: (i) Low self-esteem;(ii) Body image disorders;(iii) An increase in problematic sexual activity at younger ages;(iv) Increased desire among minors to engage in risky sexual behavior; and(v) Difficulty in forming or maintaining positive, intimate relationships;(B) Impact brain development and function;(C) Contribute to emotional and medical illnesses;(D) Shape deviant sexual arousal; and(E) Promote problematic or harmful sexual behaviors and addiction.(b) It is the intent of the General Assembly to provide a civil remedy for damages against commercial entities that distribute material harmful to minors.Added by Act 2023, No. 612,§ 1, eff. 8/1/2023.
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