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Washington AV Bill Jumps on 'Health Warning' Bandwagon
A new age verification bill in the Washington state legislature would require adult sites to post notices warning users of alleged health risks, despite a previous federal court ruling against such requirements.
Proposed New Hampshire AV Bill Appears to Violate Constitution
A bill in the New Hampshire state legislature, aimed at requiring adult sites to age-verify users in that state, contains a provision that seemingly contradicts the Supremacy Clause in Article VI of the U.S. Constitution.
Online Child Protection Hearing to Include Federal AV Bill
A House subcommittee will hold a hearing next week on a slate of bills aimed at protecting minors online, including the SCREEN Act, which would make site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content federal law.
Canadian Privacy Commissioner Endorses National AV Bill
Philippe Dufresne, privacy commissioner of Canada, has voiced support for a bill that would impose fines of up to $500,000 on adult sites that do not implement age verification for Canadian viewers.
NC Legislature Overrides Veto of Extreme Anti-Adult Industry Bill
The North Carolina state legislature on Tuesday voted to override Gov. Josh Stein’s veto of a bill imposing regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most creators and content.
NC Governor Vetoes Bill Targeting Adult Industry, Override Possible
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein today vetoed a bill imposing new regulations that adult industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.
North Carolina Passes Extreme Bill Targeting Adult Sites
The North Carolina state legislature this week ratified a bill that would impose new regulations that industry observers have warned could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.
FSC Helps Defeat Colorado AV Bill
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced that, with its help, Colorado's recently introduced age verification bill has been defeated.
'Over the Top' North Carolina Bill Could Play Havoc With Adult Sites
A bill filed in the North Carolina state Assembly on Monday would impose new rules that industry observers warn could push adult websites and platforms to ban most adult creators and content.
Texas Bill Would Require Age Verification for Online Sex Toy Sales
A new bill in the Texas state legislature would require online retailers to implement age verification of purchasers before selling “obscene devices” to anyone in that state.
Florida Bill Would Auto-Filter Porn for All Users, Not Just Minors
Florida lawmakers have introduced legislation to require manufacturers to equip tablets and smartphones with a filter that would prevent all users from accessing material deemed harmful to minors, to be automatically enabled on devices activated in that state.
Missouri House Gives Initial Approval to Age Verification Bill
The Missouri House of Representatives has given initial approval to HB 236, the state's proposed age verification law.
FSC Withdraws Support for North Dakota AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has withdrawn its support for an age verification bill in North Dakota, following changes made by the state legislature.
New Mexico State Rep Gets Pushback on Copycat AV Bill
A New Mexico state legislative committee on Friday sent the conservative Republican sponsor of new age verification legislation back to the drawing board, citing concerns about the proposed bill’s effectiveness and practicality.
FSC Announces Support for North Dakota Age Verification Bill
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its support for SB 2380, North Dakota's new age verification bill.
Oklahoma State Senator Introduces Bill to Criminalize All Porn, Jail Creators
Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill that would criminalize all adult content and authorize the state to imprison those who create or view it.
Texas Bill Aims to Ban Sex Toys at 'Big-Box' Retailers
Republican State Representative Hillary Hickland has introduced a bill in the Texas legislature that would restrict the sale of pleasure products at "big-box" and other non-adult retailers.
Ukrainian Parliament Registers Bill to Decriminalize Porn
Ukraine's parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, registered a bill today to decriminalize the creation and distribution of pornography.
South Dakota Lawmaker Vows to Revisit Age Verification Bill in 2025
A South Dakota state representative has vowed to reintroduce legislation in the 2025 session that would impose age verification restrictions on adult websites.
Canadian Law Professor: Proposed Age Verification Bill 'Will Make Things Worse'
Leading Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail this week published an op-ed written by a legal scholar outlining fundamental issues with the Conservative-backed age verification bill currently making its way through Parliament.