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A leading anti-porn organization has filed the first private lawsuits against several adult content platforms in Kansas. What are the allegations and what could this mean for you and your business? Read More on FSC's Blog
FSC In The News
The Supreme Court Case That Could End Porn As We Know It

“Lighthearted, vaguely religious erotic cosplay is not illegal in the United States—it’s constitutionally protected free speech. But a Supreme Court ruling expected in June, Free Speech Coalition, Inc. vs. Paxton, stands to enlarge the grounds on which speech can be restricted.” Read more on GQ.
Hobbs Signed Age Verification For Porn Law. Even The Bill's Sponsor Was Surprised.

“Free Speech Coalition lobbyist Mike Stabile is scratching his head about what’s changed and said Hobbs didn’t respond to opponents’ concerns this year, and he speculated that her decision was political.” Read more on KJZZ.
Apple Is Hitting Back In The War Over Internet Age-Gating

“Meta and some others — including the Free Speech Coalition, which filed the suit against Texas’ porn age-verification law and represents the operators of adult websites — support making companies like Apple and Google build age-check systems into their products.” Read more on The Verge.
Other Industry News
OnlyFans Owner In Talks To Sell To Investor Group At About $8 Billion Value, Sources Say

OnlyFans’ parent company, Fenix International, is reportedly in talks to sell the platform to an investor group led by Forest Road Company at a valuation of approximately $8 billion. The company is also considering an IPO and has received interest from other potential buyers. OnlyFans saw massive revenue growth—from $375 million in 2020 to $6.6 billion in 2023. However, the platform continues to face reputational challenges due to reports of child sexual abuse material, nonconsensual content, and sex trafficking, making it a risky investment for many financial institutions. Read more on Reuters.
Newest Legislative Updates
Age Verification Bills
Bill Progress: ■ ■ □ □ □ □
Description: Device-based age verification bill
Latest Action: Passed out of the Assembly Appropriations committee on May 23, 2025. 
★ FSC supports this bill.


Bill Progress: ■ □ □ □ □ □
Description: Redefines failure to age-verify users as a serious crime in New Jersey punishable by 3–5 years in prison and/or up to $65,000 in fines.
Latest Action: Introduced on May 19, 2025.


Bill Progress: ■ □ □ □ □ □
Description: Age verification mandate enforced by the state attorney general.
Latest Action: Assembly bill held in committee without a vote on May 19, 2025.
Other Bills
Bill Progress:  ■ ■ □ □ □ □
Description: This bill would also require websites to remove content with 48 hours if they receive a request from a person depicted in it. Failure to remove content may result in lawsuits for up to $75k per day that the content remains on the website after the 48 hour window.
Latest Action: The Assembly Appropriations committee removed the bill from the Suspense File and passed it to the full Assembly on May 23, 2025.
★ FSC opposes this bill in its current form and is in discussions with the bill sponsor's office regarding amendments that could solve the issues with. 

Bill Progress:  ■■ □ □ □ □
Description: Creates a private right of action for damages arising out  of exposure to obscene content.
Latest Action: Placed on General State Calendar on May 15, 2025

Bill Progress: ■ □ □ □ □ □
Description: Makes platforms responsible for everything that children encounter on the internet.
Latest Action: Introduced on May 14, 2025.
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