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FSC Files Lawsuit Against Utah
FSC has taken a stand against Utah's antiporn ban by filing a lawsuit in federal court. Joined by esteemed individuals and organizations, we are fighting to overturn this law that violates the 1st and 14th Amendments. The Utah law restricts adults' access to legal speech and goes against Supreme Court precedent. Our complaint highlights constitutional issues, including prior restraint of speech and violations of the Communications Decency Act. Despite raising concerns during the legislative process, our efforts were ignored. We believe the proposed solutions burden free expression unreasonably. Stay tuned for updates as we defend adult industry rights. Read more on our blog. ( [link removed] )
An Open Letter to Senator Weiler
FSC has written an open letter to Senator Todd Weiler expressing concerns about the recently sponsored bill, SB 287. FSC highlights the law's vague and contradictory requirements, making it difficult for their members to comply. They emphasize the lack of clarity in approved age verification methods and the undefined criteria for determining which sites need to implement age verification. Read more on our blog. ( [link removed] )
Addressing Challenges As Utah Age Verification Begins
As Utah's age verification requirements come into effect this week, we have highlighted the complexities of compliance. While the legislation aims to protect minors, there are a lack of clear methods to verify age and the limited options available for websites. Similar issues have arisen in other states that have passed AVS laws. FSC is actively exploring solutions and engaging with Utah officials to ensure website compliance. Meanwhile, we advise considering various approaches, such as partnering with AVS providers or implementing paywalls. View our resources and information ( [link removed] ) for those considering blocking traffic from certain states. We will continue to monitor developments and advise consulting legal advisors. Stay updated by visiting our Action Center. ( [link removed] )
Legislative Updates ( [link removed] )
* EARN IT's
* Unfortunately, the EARN IT Act ( [link removed] ) has been reintroduced in Congress.
* Montana SB 544
* Montana’s SB 544 ( [link removed] ) passed. The law will go into effect on January 1, 2024.
* Texas HB 1181 and SB 2021
* Texas’ HB 1181 ( [link removed] ) (Louisiana copycat) and SB 2021 ( [link removed] ) (copycat plus “health warnings”) both advanced in the last 2 weeks.
* Alabama Device Filter Bill
* Alabama’s device filter bill ( [link removed] ) passed out of the Commerce and Small Business committee.
The Good News
* Both of Florida’s bizarre anti-porn bills (SB 472 ( [link removed] ) & 1620 ( [link removed] ) ) failed to pass before the end of the 2023 legislative session on May 5th.
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Visit Us At XBIZ Miami
Presented by Chaturbate, XBIZ Miami ( [link removed] ) will unite industry pros and newcomers from May 15th-18th to offer a fresh look at the most profitable opportunities in digital media monetization with an expanded lineup of educational and networking events. FSC is excited to join the community to discuss ways that you can join us in the fight for industry rights. Use this link ( [link removed] ) to schedule a meeting with Executive Director Alison Boden in Miami. See you there!
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FSC In the News
*NPR On Utah's Age Verification Law Featuring Mike Stabile*
Last weekend, FSC’s Mike Stabile took to NPR to explain why we're suing the state of Utah. This isn't our first battle against bad, discriminatory laws meant to censor legal speech. Listen on NPR. ( [link removed] )
Republicans Are Coming to Take Your Porn (Again)
Several Republican states have introduced laws requiring age verification before viewing "material harmful to minors" online. These laws, which have been passed or are pending in more than a dozen states, have been framed as measures to protect children, but some advocates argue that they represent a broader effort by the Christian right to ban or censor protected speech. Critics argue that the laws could be applied to a wide range of websites and could result in the censorship of critical information about sexual health and gender. Read more on RollingStone. ( [link removed] )
Porn Industry Group Sues Over Utah's Age Verification Law
The state of Utah is facing a lawsuit over a law that requires pornography websites to verify the age of their users before allowing them to access adult content. The lawsuit argues that the law violates the First Amendment and would be difficult to enforce. The law, which was set to go into effect on July 1, 2021, has been put on hold by a federal judge pending the outcome of the lawsuit. Read more on Axios. ( [link removed] )
Florida Residents! Tell your Senators to Oppose SB 472! ( [link removed] )
29 AVS Bills Passed or Pending ( [link removed] )
Other Industry News
Porn Sites Threaten Virginia Blockage If Youngkin Signs Age Verification Bill
The porn industry in Virginia is expressing concerns that if Governor Glenn Youngkin signs a new age verification bill into law, Virginians could lose access to adult websites. The Department of Motor Vehicles plans to introduce digital IDs later this year, but they will be intended for in-person identification purposes only. Read more on Axios. ( [link removed] )
New Law Mandating 'Canadian Content' On Streaming Platforms Would Also Apply to Adult
The Canadian Government has passed legislation requiring all streaming services accessible in Canada to promote Canadian content, including adult content that appears to be limited. The Online Streaming Bill, Bill C-11, will require all digital streaming services accessible in Canada to pay to create and support Canadian content. Read more on XBIZ. ( [link removed] )
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