States Fight Back

States are becoming more proactive about child protection laws, especially when it comes to the internet. New Hampshire is the latest state to take on the issue of sexual predators online and has passed legislation to help protect the state’s children.

"We want to send a very clear message to those who might be tempted to lure our young people over the Internet: Stay out of New Hampshire. The Online Child Safety Act modernizes our laws to help protect children from the threats of the 21st century," Gov. Lynch said. "While the Internet holds tremendous opportunity for New Hampshire’s children, it also has the potential to be a dangerous place for kids, and this law will help protect them."

The Online Child Safety Act further builds on the Child Protection Act which the state passed in 2006 to better protect children from sexual predators who target them over the internet. The addendums to the law close many loopholes and strengthen other
penalties included.