Age Verification
FTC Denies Approval for Biometric Age Estimation Tool
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has denied approval to three age verification companies that were seeking to implement a biometric solution to meet Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) requirements.
Arizona Legislature Passes Age Verification Bill Despite Strong Opposition
The Arizona state legislature on Monday passed the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists, despite vocal opposition from Democratic legislators.
5th Circuit Denies Texas AV Law Stay Pending SCOTUS Appeal
The United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has rejected a petition, by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and its co-plaintiffs in the challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law, to stay the court's recent decision upholding the law while they appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to review its constitutionality.
Nebraska AV Bill Moves Forward Despite Privacy, Free Speech Concerns
Nebraska’s unicameral Legislature has given first-round approval to LB 1092, the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
FSC, Co-Plaintiffs to Ask US Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Texas Age Verification Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and its co-plaintiffs in the challenge to Texas’ controversial age verification law have petitioned the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit to stay its recent decision upholding the law, because they intend to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court to review the law’s constitutionality.
FSC Vows to Fight Florida Age Verification Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a statement vowing to continue fighting Florida’s new age verification law, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday as part of a comprehensive bill targeting minors’ use of social media.
Kansas Republican Aims to Create New Bureaucracy to 'Investigate' Porn Websites
Republican state legislators succeeded Monday in moving forward Kansas’ version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists, despite serious concerns raised by House Democrats about the cost of establishing a new bureaucracy tasked with investigating websites for pornographic content.
Texas AG Ken Paxton Sues Chaturbate, xHamster Over Controversial Age Verification Law
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed lawsuits on Tuesday against the parent companies of Chaturbate and xHamster, claiming that the sites are not complying with the state’s controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
Idaho Legislature Passes Republican Age Verification Bill With Full Democratic Support
The Idaho legislature has passed the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
Age Verification Trade Group Weighs In on UK Consultation
The Age Verification Providers Association (AVPA) filed earlier this month its response to U.K. media regulator Ofcom's consultation soliciting feedback on the regulation of adult websites under Part 5 of the Online Safety Act.
Indiana Governor Signs Controversial Age Verification Bill Into Law
Indiana’s Republican governor, Eric Holcomb, has signed into law the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
Pornhub Blocks Access in Texas Over Age Verification
Aylo has blocked access to Pornhub in Texas as of Thursday morning, following the decision by the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit upholding the state’s controversial age verification law.
Arizona Republican's Controversial Age Verification Bill Moving Forward Despite Serious Concerns
The Arizona state legislature’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists continues to move forward, despite bipartisan objections and serious concerns raised by free speech advocates.
5th Circuit Upholds Texas Age Verification Law, Strikes Down 'Health Warnings'
In a mixed decision, the United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit has ruled on Texas’ controversial age verification law, overturning a lower court’s injunction against enforcement, but striking down the provision that mandated that adult websites post a “health warning” perpetuating religious anti-porn propaganda myths.
FSC Releases Statement of 5th Circuit Decision on Texas Age Verification Law
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) released a statement on Thursday regarding the 5th Circuit of Appeals decision on its legal challenge to a controversial age verification and mandatory labeling law in Texas
Florida Legislature Passes Sweeping, DeSantis-Endorsed Age Verification Bill
The Florida legislature has passed a sweeping age verification bill that includes provisions applying specifically to adult websites, with Gov. Ron DeSantis calling the bill “superior” to a competing measure he vetoed days earlier.
Indiana ACLU Warns About Censorship Potential of State's Age Verification Bill
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has warned that the state’s version of the age verification legislation being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists will likely result in censorship of LGBTQ+ and other constitutionally protected content.
Oklahoma Senators Express Concern Over Republican's Age Verification Bill
The Oklahoma Senate this week passed the state’s version of the age verification legislation being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists, after a lengthy debate during which lawmakers expressed reservations about the bill.
FSC Offers Feedback to UK Regulator on Age Verification Guidelines
The Free Speech Coalition released a statement Tuesday detailing the response it submitted to U.K. media regulator Ofcom as part of a "consultation" soliciting industry feedback on the age verification guidelines in the new Online Safety Act.
Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Florida's Age Verification Bill, Endorses Forthcoming Alternative
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed HB 1, a bill in the Florida state legislature that originally restricted anyone under 16 from accessing social media, but was then combined with a separate bill mandating age verification of adult content.