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Porn-Condom Bill AB 1576 Doesn't Move Forward
The state Senate Appropriations Committee did not act on AB 1576 today and the bill will not move forward.
Porn Industry Praises L.A. Times' Editorial on AB 1576
The Los Angeles Times opinion piece against AB 1576 over the weekend could put pressure on legislators to permanently keep the porn-condom bill in "suspense."
L.A. Times Publishes Another Opinion Piece on AB 1576
In the second op-ed within a week over the issue, the Los Angeles Times today published an editorial asking readers again to consider the net result of AB 1576, which would require the use of condoms in adult film productions, as well as STI and HIV testing for performers.
AB 1576's Fate Is Uncertain; L.A. Porn Film Permits Dip
Porn-condom bill AB 1576 could be set for a roll call vote that will determine its fate on Aug. 15, bookended by scores of other bills that were dumped in the "suspense file." Or the bill could stay in "suspense" and expire.
AB 1576 Moves to the 'Suspense File'
AB 1576, the California bill that requires a minimum 14-day testing protocol and use of a condom or barrier device in the production of adult films, has been moved to the "suspense file" by the state Senate Appropriations committee.
AB 1576 to Be Heard by Appropriations Panel on Monday
On Monday, California's Senate Appropriations Committee will decide whether it is worth it for taxpayers to put stringent measures on an industry that has, for the most part, regulated itself.
Calif. Legislature to Hear AB 1576 on Aug. 4
California's Legislature will take a one-month breather before weighing again the topic of porn and condoms.
FSC Releases Statement on Opposition to State Senate Vote for AB 1576
The Free Speech Coalition has issued a statement on its opposition to AB 1576, the legislation requiring mandatory barrier protection on adult production sets that cleared the California Senate Labor & Industrial Relations Committee with an affirmative vote this morning.
AB 1576 Passes Calif. Senate Labor Panel
The California state Senate and Labor Relation panel this afternoon passed AB 1576, the bill that would mandate condom use on all adult productions shot in California.
Gay Star Pens 'Why the LGBTQ Community Should Oppose AB 1576' for Slate
Gay adult star Conner Habib has penned a thoughtful column eschewing AB 1576 entitled, “Why the LGBTQ Community Should Oppose AB1576,” for Slate.com. The California State Senate will vote on the bill tomorrow.
Performers Drop by Hall's Office to Seek Withdrawal of AB 1576
A delegation of performers dropped by Calif. Assemblyman Isadore Hall's office today to ask him to withdraw AB 1576, the bill that would mandate condoms in porn productions statewide.
St. James Infirmary Joins Opposition to AB 1576
The St. James Infirmary has urged California state senators to vote against AB 1576, the Free Speech Coalition said Wednesday.
AB1576.org Urges Opponents to Contact Senators
Those looking to speak out against porn-condom mandate AB 1576 before it hits the California Senate floor June 25, but don’t feel like trekking out to Sacramento, are in luck. A new site, AB1576.org, makes it easier than ever for opponents to email their senators and urge them to vote “no” on the bill.
Calif. Senate Panel Hearing on AB 1576 Slated for June 25
AB 1576, the bill introduced in January that would mandate condom use on all adult productions shot in California, will have its first hearing in the state Senate on Wednesday, June 25, at the state Capitol.
AB 1576 Passes California Assembly
AB 1576, a bill that would mandate condom use on all adult productions shot in California, passed the full California Assembly today with a vote of 45-14.
Man Invents 'Tip Only' Condom
A man from Torrance, Calif. has invented a minimalistic condom that covers only the tip of the penis for potentially more powerful orgasms and reduced visibility.
Q&A: Kink's Acworth on AB 1576, AHF's 10-Year Campaign
Perhaps no other adult studio operator in the state of California has more at stake with a passage of Assembly Bill 1576 than Peter Acworth, who leads BDSM adult producer Kink.com.
Adult Industry Reacts to AB 1576
The state has spoken and now the adult industry will too: In light of this morning’s passage of AB 1576 by the California Appropriations Committee, XBIZ has queried several leading adult industry players about their take on the news.
AB 1576 Passes Appropriations Committee
AB 1576, a bill that would mandate condom use on all adult productions shot in California, has passed the state Appropriations Committee, which heard the bill this morning.
FSC Responds to Passage of AB 1576
Free Speech Coalition president Diane Duke has issued a statement in response to the Appropriation Committee’s passage of California State Assembly Bill AB1576 earlier today.