Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act

Citation: The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, Pub. L. No. 109-248 (July 27, 2006).

The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act prohibits anyone from using innocent or misleading words or images, such as “Barbie” or “Furby,” that confuse a minor into viewing a harmful website. The law also prohibits knowingly using the Internet to sell or distribute date rape drugs to an unauthorized purchaser or with the intent to commit criminal sexual conduct.