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Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act

USA116th CongressS-5054| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Sasse (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act This bill requires online platforms that publish pornographic images to require users uploading depictions of sexually explicit conduct to verify that they are of the minimum age to consent to sexual acts and provide a signed consent form from each individual depicted. Such platforms also must prominently display instructions for requesting the removal of such content if a depicted individual has not consented to an upload.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Commerce

Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingPornographyTelephone and wireless communication

Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act

USA116th CongressS-5054| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act This bill requires online platforms that publish pornographic images to require users uploading depictions of sexually explicit conduct to verify that they are of the minimum age to consent to sexual acts and provide a signed consent form from each individual depicted. Such platforms also must prominently display instructions for requesting the removal of such content if a depicted individual has not consented to an upload.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (1)
Ben Sasse (Republican)

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityConsumer affairsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaPhotography and imagingPornographyTelephone and wireless communication