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California Legislator Publishes Amendments to Controversial 'Sex Worker Permit' Bill
The California Legislature has just published the amendments drafted by Assemblymember Cristina Gonzalez to the controversial AB2389, known as the "Sex Worker Permit" bill.
California: Another New Bill Seeks to Clarify Employment Status of Cam Models
California State Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, author of the controversial AB5 bill which uses new standards to classify California workers as either employees or independent contractors, is working on a new bill, AB1850, which is expected to include language that would clarify the employment status of adult industry performers, such as cam models, who utilize video streaming platforms.
Assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, Co-Sponsor of AB2389, Withdraws Support From Controversial Bill
California assemblymember Lorena Gonzalez, co-sponsor of AB2389 — the controversial "Sex Worker Permit" bill introduced Wednesday by assemblymember Cristina Garcia and vocally criticized by most representatives of adult performers, sex workers and the adult industry — will remove her name and support from the bill, XBIZ has learned.
APAG's 'Mother Union' Drafted Controversial 'Sex Worker Permit' State Bill
The Adult Performers Actors Guild (APAG) has called for the resignation of the board of their own "mother union," the International Entertainment Adult Union (IEAU) following the revelation to XBIZ by the office of Assemblymember Cristina Garcia that the controversial California bill AB2389 introduced yesterday was "brought to them" by the IEAU.
FSC: New California Bill Aimed at Adult Performers 'Patronizing, Ignorant'
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a statement in response to AB2389, a bill recently introduced in the California State Assembly that would require all adult performers in the state to undergo a criminal history check, among other measures.
GOP Legislators in South Dakota Hijack 'Revenge Porn' Bill to Demand Broad Censorship
A state representative in South Dakota introduced a bizarre bill last Thursday that attempts to create a loophole to censor sexual expression while avoiding the obvious First Amendment issues.
Federal Judge Upholds California Labor Bill AB5
A federal judge in Los Angeles ruled today against Uber and Postmates' challenge of AB5, the controversial labor legislation designed to regulate the "gig economy." The legislation has resulted in much confusion for workers and employers that might be affected by it, including those in the adult industry.
AB5 Author Announces Changes to Controversial California Bill
Earlier today, California Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, the author of the controversial AB5 bill that forces employers to reclassify certain freelancers as employees, announced her intention to ease implementation of the bill through a number of initiatives.
FSC Releases Policy Statement Regarding Proposed Utah Censorship Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has released a policy statement regarding Utah's proposed censorship legislation mandating labeling of "pornographic" material.
Hawaii Politicians Introduce Unscientific, Stigmatizing Language in Anti-Porn Bill
Politicians in Hawaii recently introduced two bills requiring "all state and state funded facilities" to install internet and wireless access filters "to block access to pornography sites."
Rep. Ro Khanna Introduces Bill to Study Effects of SESTA/FOSTA on Sex Workers
Legislator Ro Khanna (D-CA), along with one other representative and two senators, introduced a bill Tuesday to study the secondary effects of SESTA/FOSTA on sex workers' safety.
State Bill Would Allow NCAA Athletes to Make Money Except From Adult, 'Sin' Industries
"Adult entertainment" is on the list of industries from which New Jersey college student-athletes would be unable to profit if a New Jersey bill is passed allowing them to capitalize on their likenesses.
Meet the Religious Crusader Behind Ohio's Bizarre Anti-Porn Bill
An Ohio state representative has just introduced a version of religiously inspired legislation in an attempt to push her state legislature to declare pornography "a public health hazard with statewide and national public health impacts leading to a broad spectrum of individual and societal harms.”
Proposed Nevada Bill Redefines 'Prostitutes' as 'Courtesans,' Creates Odd Curfew
A Nevada County Commission which has jurisdiction over the legal brothels nearest to Las Vegas has drafted proposed changes to the county code, which include officially discarding the stigmatizing term “prostitutes” in ordinances in favor of “courtesans” and reclassifying “houses of prostitution” as “brothels.”
NY State Senators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize Sex Work
New York State legislators introduced a bill today that would decriminalize sex work and repeal statutes that prohibit the buying and selling of sex between adults.
FSC Issues Letter of Support for Pro-Sex Workers CA Senate Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC), the adult industry trade organization, has released a public letter in support of a California Senate Bill that would reform the state’s Evidence Code to “protect sex workers from being arrested when reporting serious or violent crimes and would also prohibit using the possession of condoms as probable cause for sex work crimes.”
Industry Gathers to Celebrate Bill Bailey's Life
A who's who of the adult industry gathered yesterday evening at a traditional Valley bowling alley to celebrate Bill Bailey's life, two weeks after the performer passed away following a tragic accident in Mexico.
Celebration of Bill Bailey's Life Set For Tonight
The celebration of life of Bill Bailey will be held tonight at Corbin Bowl, located at 19616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana CA, 91356, from 7-10 p.m.
Memorial Celebration, Fundraiser Set Up for Bill Bailey's Family
Several friends and associates of performer Bill Bailey, who passed away after an accident in Mexico City earlier this month, have organized a memorial celebration and fundraiser to help his Tennessee family and partner AJ Applegate with the funeral expenses.
AJ Applegate Speaks About Her Partner Bill Bailey's Death: 'It Was a Tragic Accident'
XBIZ spoke with adult performer AJ Applegate this morning about the death of her long-time partner, fellow performer Bill Bailey at a hotel in the Iztacalco neighborhood Mexico City Sunday night.