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Tennessee Bill Would Require Warnings on Adult Stores
The Tennessee Senate has passed a bill requiring adult stores, theaters and other establishments in the state to post warning signs cautioning patrons that they “may be contributing” to sexual assault and human trafficking.
Canadian Senate Approves National Age Verification Bill
Canada’s Senate on Wednesday passed bill S-209, the “Protecting Young Persons from Exposure to Pornography Act,” which would require commercial adult websites to verify that Canadian users are at least 18 years old.
Pennsylvania Legislature Weighs 'Porn Tax' Bill
The Pennsylvania State Senate is considering a bill that would impose a 10% tax on the revenue of adult websites doing business in that state.
Arizona Senate Removes 'Catch-22' Provision From Consent Bill
The Arizona State Senate has amended a bill that would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, removing a seemingly contradictory provision that could have effectively made it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
Wisconsin Governor Vetoes Age Verification Bill
Gov. Tony Evers on Friday vetoed AB 105, an age verification bill that would have allowed anyone to sue adult content providers for damages over alleged failure to age-verify users in Wisconsin, with penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
FSC Releases Statement on Wisconsin Governor Vetoing AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition has released a statement on Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers’ veto of the state’s age-verification legislation.
Utah 'Porn Tax' Bill Will Head to Governor's Desk
A bill that would tax adult websites and make them liable if minors circumvent geolocation has passed the Utah state legislature and will soon head to the office of Gov. Spencer Cox for signature or veto.
House Committee Approves Online Safety Bill With Federal AV Requirement
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce on Thursday passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, which includes provisions to make age verification by adult websites federal law.
House Committee to Weigh Online Safety Bill With Federal AV Requirement
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce will meet Thursday to consider and potentially amend the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, which includes provisions to make age verification by adult websites federal law.
Utah 'Porn Tax' Bill With VPN Provisions Passes State Senate
The Utah state Senate has passed a bill that would impose a 2% tax on the revenues of adult websites doing business in that state, and make sites liable if Utah minors use VPNs to circumvent geolocation.
Fast-Tracked Arizona Bill Includes Consent 'Catch-22' for Adult Sites
A bill advancing rapidly through the Arizona state legislature would impose new requirements for adult content uploaded online, including seemingly contradictory provisions that could effectively make it impossible for adult sites to operate in the state.
Wisconsin AV Bill Moves Ahead, Minus Anti-VPN Provisions
The Wisconsin state Senate on Wednesday advanced a bill that would require adult websites to verify the ages of users, but approved an amendment striking proposed language that would have required sites to block virtual private network traffic.
Virginia 'Porn Tax' Bill Delayed Until 2027
A Virginia House of Delegates subcommittee on Monday voted to postpone until next year consideration of a bill that would impose a 10% tax on the gross receipts of adult websites doing business in that state.
Florida Congressman Files Latest Bill to Repeal Section 230
Rep. Jimmy Patronis of Florida has become the latest member of Congress to propose legislation that would repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects interactive computer services — including adult platforms — from liability for user-generated content.
House Committee Amends, Advances Federal AV Bill
A U.S. House of Representatives subcommittee voted Thursday to amend the SCREEN Act, which would make site-based age verification of users seeking to access adult content federal law, and to advance the bill for review by the full Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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.
