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Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act of 1995

Introduced: July 24, 1995 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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To President
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Oct 2, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
Jul 24, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 24, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Protection of Children From Computer Pornography Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal criminal code to prohibit the transmission to minors of indecent material from remote computer facilities, electronic communication services, or electronic bulletin boards.

Prohibits: (1) the knowing transmittal or attempted transmittal of indecent material to a person under age 18 (and provides penalties of up to five years' imprisonment, a fine, or both); and (2) a remote computer facility operator, electronic communications service provider, or electronic bulletin board service provider from willfully allowing another individual to transmit indecent material to a person under age 18 (and provides penalties of up to two years' imprisonment, a $10,000 fine, or both).

Requires the Attorney General to report to the Congress within two years regarding the state of technology that would permit parents to block or filter the transmission of indecent material to minors.

What's happening now October 2, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.

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