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Irish Senator's Age Verification Bill Aims at U.S.-Style Chilling Effect on Porn
The Senate of the Republic of Ireland — known by its Gaelic name Seanad Éireann — has scheduled a hearing for Thursday to debate the country’s proposed Protection of Children (Online Age Verification) Bill.
FSC Drops Opposition to California Age Verification Bill After Amendments
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has dropped its formal opposition to California’s age verification bill AB 3080, after an amendment secured through months of discussions with the bill’s author was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Canadian Officials, Experts Lambast Anti-Porn Senator's Age Verification Bill
Canada’s privacy commissioner warned a parliamentary committee on Tuesday that the expansive age verification bill promoted by vocal anti-porn and anti-sex-work Senator Julie Miville-Dechênel has broad censorship implications and could end up applying to mainstream services such as Netflix.
California Republicans, Democrats Send Controversial Age Verification Bill to Senate
The California legislature’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn activists passed unanimously in the state Assembly on Thursday with bipartisan support, and is now being considered by the state Senate.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp Signs Age Verification Bill Into Law
Republican Gov. Brian Kemp this week signed into law a bill that includes provisions requiring age verification for viewing adult content in Georgia, mirroring legislation being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
Democratic Governor Fails to Veto Kansas Age Verification Bill
Kansas’ Democratic governor, Laura Kelly, expressed strong reservations about the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists, but ultimately decided not to veto it, allowing the legislation to become law by default without her signature.
FSC's Alison Boden Testifies Against California Age Verification Bill, Urges Action to Defeat It
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden testified Tuesday against AB 3080, California’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Controversial Age Verification Bill
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed the state's age verification bill, stating that legislation to protect children’s online safety “should be bipartisan and work within the bounds of the First Amendment, which this bill does not.”
Tennessee's Age Verification Bill Escalates Effort to Criminalize Adult Sites
Tennessee’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists continues making its progress through the state legislature toward likely approval.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utah Legislature Passes Mandatory Porn Filter Bill
The Utah state legislature has passed a bill establishing liability for any electronics manufacturer worldwide that fails to install and activate a default anti-porn filter on devices sold in the Mormon-majority state.
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.
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.
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.
Kansas Senator Dismisses Free Speech Concerns About Her Age Verification Bill
The Kansas state Senate Judiciary Committee last week voted unanimously to endorse the state’s copycat version of the age verification legislation being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists, despite Democratic senators expressing concerns about potential implications for free speech.