MT SB544: Revise internet laws related to material harmful to minors (Department of Public Health and Human Services)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Montana Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:

Public reports state that Montana passed SB 544.

1) All instructional materials, presentations and presentation materials (including recorded video and audio, PowerPoint files, prepared remarks, and slides formats), and other guidance on the legal basis and enforcement of MT SB544. This includes A) any notes taken during meetings that discussed the legislation, B) any explanations (whether internally or externally generated) of how the legislation works or will be enforced, and C) any other document that has been used to help explain the legislation, including internal documentation, public relations materials, and executive summaries.

2) A copy of any privacy impact assessments, use policies, standard operating procedures, data retention policies, legal opinions or analysis, warranties, non-disclosure agreements, contracts, liability waivers, insurance agreements, Requests for Proposals, Responses to Requests for Proposal, Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Interest, regarding the legislation.

3) Any digital communications including but not limited to emails and text messages) as well as documents, (including but not limited to PDF, word processing, excel, and slide documents) that mention MT SB544, online porn, pornhub, or age verification.

4) Any law enforcement records relating to the enforcement of MT SB544, including case and arrest records.

5) Any proposals, contracts, or other documentation relating to acceptable age verification software

6) Any emails, presentations, or other communications with employees of Mindgeek (@mindgeek.com) and/or PornHub (@pornhub.com)

Please search for documents created or shared between January 1, 2022 and the time this request is processed.

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. It will be used in the course of reporting for journalistic purposes.

Sincerely,
Samantha Cole

The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.

Sincerely,

Samantha Cole