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U.K. Bill Would Criminalize Possession of 'Extreme' Porn
Parliament has read and published new legislation that includes a provision that makes possessing "extreme" pornography a crime punishable by up to three years in jail.
Calif. Legislators to Hear Adult Industry Tax Bill
The FSC today announced that Assembly Bill 1551, a bill that would impose a tax on all California-based adult companies to ameliorate supposed “secondary effects," will be heard Monday, July 9, by the Assembly Revenue and Taxation Committee.
Calif. Senate Committee Rejects Porn-Reporting Bill
A proposed bill that would have required computer technicians to report pornographic images of children they find while fixing a machine was voted down Tuesday by the Senate Public Safety Committee.
Anti Spyware Bill Introduced in Senate
Asserting that the Internet advertising industry has “failed in self-regulating,” Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) has introduced the Counter Spy Act of 2007, legislation that prohibits unauthorized installation of software and mandates clear disclosure of software features.
U.S. House Approves Anti-Spyware Bill Over Web Industry Objections
Seeking to address an issue that is of great concern to web surfers, merchants and advertising affiliates alike, the U.S. House of Representatives has approved an anti-spyware bill — a bill that critics say is far too broad and will catch far more than spyware in its net.
Israeli Politician Drafts Bill to Block Porn on Cellphones, Internet
Communications Minister Ariel Atias is drafting a bill to block free adult entertainment and websites containing violence and gambling.
Tenn. State Senate Passes “Girls Gone Wild Bill”
The Tennessee State Senate this week voted unanimously to pass the so-called “Girls Gone Wild bill” — despite the fact that Tennessee Attorney General Robert E. Cooper had issued an opinion stating that portions of the legislation are “constitutionally suspect.”
Calif. Bill Would Require IT Support to Report CP
Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani has proposed a bill that would hold technical support staff responsible for reporting child pornography found while servicing computers.
Iran Bill Would Sentence Pornographers to Death
A bill that would put producers to death for making obscene video content has been approved by Iranian parliament's culture committee, and is expected to be approved by parliament by "an ample majority."
Thai 'Cyber Crime' Censorship Bill Set to Pass
Legislation that would allow the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to shut down or block any website it deems "damaging to society" is slated to be passed by Thailand's Assembly next month.
Ohio Curfew Bill Leads to New Political Websites
Ohio's adult industry curfew law has led to the creation of two new sites for citizens to voice their concerns to their elected representatives, StopTheHouse.com and StopTheSenate.com.
New Ohio Bill Would Set Adult Bookstore Curfew
The Ohio Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would force adult bookstores and other adult businesses to close at midnight. The bill passed by a 24-8 vote.
Senators Pryor, Baucus Introduce New Online Child Protection Bill
U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced the Cyber Safety For Kids Act which, they said, would help protect children from online pornography.
State Sen. Withdraws Porn Tax Bill Temporarily
A state senator who proposed a tax on pornography to help cut the sales tax on food has withdrawn his bill for now, saying that more research is required before the measure is put to a vote.
Indonesia Tones Down Anti-Porn Bill
An anti-pornography bill that was drafted by Indonesian lawmakers 10 years ago has been watered down from its original form. Indonesia’s parliamentary speaker said the bill was dialed down because it “could restrict freedom and threaten the country’s tolerant tradition.”
Bill Proposed to Make Missouri ‘Family Friendly’
A Missouri lawmaker is sponsoring a new bill that would regulate adult businesses’ hours of operation, impose zoning restrictions and raise the age limit of patrons and employees from 18 to 21.
Montana Bill Would Allow Counties, Cities to Enact Obscenity Ordinances
A bill proposed by the Montana Citizens for Decency Through Law would allow counties and cities to enact their own obscenity ordinances.
Pure Play Media Names Bill Rix as Sales Manager
Adult distribution company Pure Play Media has hired Bill Rix as the company’s new sales manager. Rix joins Pure Play from Danni.com, where he served as the director of sales and marketing.
U.S. Bill Returns to Target Social Networking, Blogs
A bill that could resurrect the Deleting Online Predators Act, which sought to limit access to blog and social networking sites in an effort to thwart online predators, may now have a second life with the introduction of legislation in the Senate dubbed “DOPA Jr.”
New Bill Makes Viewing Porn at School a Crime
Students who view porn at school not only could be suspended or expelled, but also charged with a misdemeanor according to a new plan proposed by a local politician.