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Nebraska may Update Electronic Harassment Bill
State Sen. Mike Friend introduced a bill at Attorney General Jon Bruning’s request that would update the state’s current harassment and intimidation law to include use of electronic devices and email.
Legislators Introduce Bill in Favor of Net Neutrality
After midterm election results saw the Democrats take control of Congress, there is new movement on the issue of net neutrality, with lawmakers introducing bipartisan legislation that would prevent high-speed Internet service providers from charging content companies for priority access.
Bill Gates: DRM Too Complex for Consumers
Content distributors who protect their material with digital rights management (DRM) may be doing themselves and their customers a disservice, according to Microsoft boss Bill Gates, who said the technology is simply too complicated for users.
Bill to Ban Sexually Explicit Billboards Returns
The lawmakers who fought to limit the visibility and impact of the pornography industry in their state by drafting legislation that would ban sexually suggestive billboards along state highways have returned to the drawing board four months after a federal appeals court determined the bill was unconstitutional.
Bush Signs Online Gambling Bill
Adult webmasters who deal with online gambling sites will face a new regulatory regime with the signing of H.R. 4411, a bill that targets those who process payments in connection with Internet gambling.
‘Games as Porn’ Bill Stopped by Judge
A bill designed to treat some video games like pornography under state law has been dealt a serious blow by a federal judge, who issued a preliminary injunction against the legislation.
Bill Targets Online Vice Payments
In a move that could dramatically impact some adult webmasters, lawmakers have taken a practical approach to curbing Internet vice, sending a bill to President Bush that would ban U.S. banks and credit card companies from processing transactions for online gambling sites.
Tough Porn Bill Surfaces
If a Utah Congressman has his way, the federal courts would no longer be able to determine whether state anti-pornography laws violate the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Critics: South African Porn Bill Threatens Free Media
Draft legislation aimed at amending South Africa’s media laws goes too far, according to several media freedom organizations who claim the bid to curb the spread of child pornography is really a thinly disguised attempt at censorship.
U.S. Bill Targets Chatrooms, Social Networking
The House of Representatives Thursday passed legislation that would effectively expand an earlier law called the Children's Internet Protection Act, which requires libraries and schools to filter sexually explicit material.
Bush Signs Adam Walsh Bill, Amends 2257
Amending the 2257 federal record-keeping requirement, President Bush signed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 before a White House crowd that included “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh, for whose son the bill is named.
House Expected to Pass Adam Walsh Bill Amending 2257
Following the Senate’s lead and praise from President Bush, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, which could dramatically affect the current 2257 federal record-keeping requirements.
Senate Approves Web Labeling; Bill Faces House Battle
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, with the backing of the Bush administration, approved an amendment to a wide-ranging telecommunications bill that would require mandatory website labeling on pages that contain explicit sexual images.
Congress Tells ISPs to Expect Comprehensive Anti-porn Bill
After testimony before the House Energy and Commerce committee, Internet service providers were told to expect new legislation that would force them to retain data about their users in the name of preventing the spread of child pornography online.
Bush Signs Indecency Bill, Fines for Broadcasters Increase Tenfold
The firestorm that began with Janet Jackson’s infamous 2004 Super Bowl “wardrobe malfunction,” has resulted in a new law signed by President Bush Thursday that subjects broadcasters to increased FCC fines for indecent material.
Bill Bryant Designs New Brand for Platinum Blue
Bill Bryant, a graphic designer in the adult industry, worked together with Skye Blue to design a new logo for her production company, Platinum Blue.
House Passes Bill to Open Cable Markets
The pool of cable providers may get larger after House lawmakers took a step toward rewriting laws that would allow phone companies to bypass local governments when seeking to offer pay TV service. The news could substantially help adult entertainment networks.
Net Neutrality Bill Approved in House
In a move that seeks to prevent Internet service providers from charging customers extra for an exclusive “high-speed lane,” a House Committee approved a measure that would ensure ISPs operate in a indiscriminate manner.
Sensenbrenner Bill Would Log Internet Records
If Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) had his way, Internet service providers would retain users activity records for a “reasonable amount of time.” The legislation Sensenbrenner is going to propose, according to CNetNews.com, would rewrite Internet privacy rules by requiring data retention for American’s online activities.
Ohio Senate Passes Anti-Adult Bill
The state Senate has approved legislation that would give local authorities throughout the state more firepower to go after adult entertainment businesses.