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U.K. Bill Cracks Down on Filesharing
A bill is working its way through Parliament that would fight illegal filesharing, by in part, cutting Internet access to those engaging in the practice.
House Bill Would Heavily Regulate Online Adult Biz
A bill has been introduced in Congress that would impose prison sentences, fines and property seizures for online adult operators who make available porn content without an age-verification system.
Jamaica's 1st Anti-CP Bill Gets Senate Approval
The bill outlaws production, possession, importation, exportation and distribution of child pornography in Jamaica.
Canadian Bill Would Force ISPs to Hand Over User Data
Canada is weighing a bold move that would force Internet service providers to reveal subscriber data without a warrant.
Calif. Bill Would Expand Illegal-Image Prosecutions
A bill is wending through California's Legislature that would rewrite obscenity and child porn laws and provide more ammunition to prosecutors by treating each illegal image as a “distinct and separate offense.”
Iowa Bill Targets Parents of Porn-Viewing Kids
A bill under consideration by Iowa lawmakers proposes that parents face punishment if their children are allowed access to pornographic content.
Calif. Porn Tax Bill Introduced, but Rate Hasn’t Been Determined
State Assemblyman Alberto Torrico has introduced a bill that would place a tax on adult entertainment products sold in California.
ISAFETY Bill Would Require ISPs to Keep User Data
A proposed federal law would require all Internet service providers and operators of millions of Wi-Fi access points to keep records about users for two years to aid police investigations.
Wash. Porn Tax Bill Dumped
A state bill that would have added an 18.5 percent sales tax to adult entertainment materials has been dumped without a hearing in the state Legislature.
Private Media's Milton Faces Large Tax Bill
Following a Swedish court judgment Private Media Group owner Berth Milton Jr. has been handed a large tax bill that’s in the millions.
Mich. Bill Would Create $3 Adult Entertainment Tax
A Michigan state senator has introduced a sweeping adult entertainment proposal that not only would tax strip-club patrons in the state but require all workers at adult clubs to register for special-work permits.
Missouri Lawmaker Reintroduces Bill Banning Lap Dances
A Missouri lawmaker intends to reintroduce a controversial statewide adult-regulation bill, which includes the ban of lap dances, among other things, during the 2009 legislative session.
Indonesia House to Pass Porn Bill
Eight of 10 factions at the House of Representative have pushed for an anti-pornography bill to be passed tomorrow, despite mounting rejection.
Indonesian Political Party Calls for Passage of Anti-Porn Bill
A moderate Islamic political party marched through the Indonesian capital city today to encourage the national legislature to pass an anti-pornography bill.
Indonesians Rally in Protest of Anti-Porn Bill
Thousands of Indonesians attended a rally in Bali on Saturday to oppose a controversial anti-pornography bill that parliament may vote on next week, according to a report by Reuters.
Swiss Parliament Passes Bill Banning Adult Mobile Content
The Swiss national council has decided to prohibit commercial porn and violent videos to be distributed, downloaded or sold via mobile phones, subscription-only Telecompaper.com reported Monday.
'Copyright Czar' Bill Passes the Senate
The U.S. Senate today approved the creation of a new cabinet-level position that will enforce copyright laws.
Indonesian Porn Bill Vote Delayed
Legislation offered as a "Ramadan gift" to Indonesia's Muslim populace has been shelved until after Eid al-Fitr
Indonesian Antiporn Bill Up for Vote During Ramadan Holiday
An antipornography bill that has been stalled in the Indonesian parliament for three years has received a renewed push during the holiday of Ramadan.
Michigan Bill Would Limit Adult-Oriented Signs
The Michigan State Senate last month approved legislation that would place fees and limits on advertising at adult-oriented businesses.