FSC's Duke: AB 332's Author Won't Set Aside Bill

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Free Speech Coalition charged Wednesday that the author of AB 332, which would mandate barrier protection for performers statewide, has cemented a relationship with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and likely won't work with the adult entertainment industry to come up with alternatives to the bill's existing language.

"It was telling that [Assemblyman Isadore] Hall kept pressing AB 332 as a workplace issue yet showed no interest in listening to performers and other professionals who actually work in the industry," FSC CEO Diane Duke told XBIZ on Wednesday.

"We suggested that Hall set aside his bill and instead start at the beginning, working side by side with producers, performers and other adult professionals to create industry appropriate regulations that would benefit performers and not dismantle the industry," she said. 

"Hall categorically refused, instead preferring to create bad law in a vacuum," she said, noting that it is "clear that Hall has aligned himself with AIDS Healthcare Foundation in that he was flanked by AHF representatives."

AB 332 moved forward in the Legislature yesterday after a California Assembly panel voted 5-1 in favor of it.

The bill, which mirrors Measure B making condoms mandatory for porn shoots in Los Angeles County, now moves to the Labor and Employment Committee for further action in the next few weeks

"Pending approval by the Labor Committee, the bill will be referred to the Assembly Appropriations Committee, then, pending its approval, will be voted on by the full Assembly," Hall press secretary Terry Schanz told XBIZ. "Pending approval by the full Assembly, the bill will be referred to the Senate and go through a similar policy and fiscal review process."

Copyright © 2025 Adnet Media. All Rights Reserved. XBIZ is a trademark of Adnet Media.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.

More News

Russian Lawmakers Call for Age Verification

Two Russian lawmakers have called on the country’s government to implement age verification for adult content.

Eva Nyx Stars in Latest From New Sensations

Eva Nyx stars with Danny Mountain in the latest release from New Sensations.

Kitana Montana Makes Directorial Debut With New DVD Release

Kitana Montana has made her directorial debut with her new DVD release, “Goddess Cuckold.”

Jason Luv on Balancing Stardom, Strength and Self-Mastery

For Jason Luv, it all started with being in the right place at the right time. “Vixen Media Group was looking for new male talent,” he recalls. “They found me from a previous modeling shoot and reached out. That’s where my career began.”

Nata Gold, Zazie Skymm Star in Latest From MixedX

Nata Gold and Zazie Skymm star in the latest release from MixedX, titled “Love Me or Hate Me.”

British Documentary Spotlights XBIZ Amsterdam With Candid Conversations

British creator and host Josh Pieters traveled to XBIZ Amsterdam to film a documentary about the annual European adult industry conference.

Zariah Aura, Emma Rosie Front Latest From TransAngels

Zariah Aura and Emma Rosie star in the latest release from TransAngels, titled “Trick or Treating Ourselves.”

Krystal Sparks Stars in Latest Release From TeamSkeet

Krystal Sparks stars with Joshua Lewis in the latest scene from TeamSkeet’s “Freeuse” series, titled “Suck My Cock, Stepmom! Captain’s Orders!”

Frenchy Makes Her WIFEY Debut

Frenchy stars with her husband Bruce in a gangbang release from Vixen Media Group studio imprint WIFEY.

Gia Derza Toplines Bryan Gozzling's 'Hookup Hotshot: Internet Sex Addicts Volume 4'

Gia Derza headlines director Bryan Gozzling’s “Hookup Hotshot: Internet Sex Addicts Volume 4” from Evil Angel.

Show More