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Bill Proposed to Punish Federal Employees Who Surf Porn at Work

A new bill submitted to Congress would force Federal employees to own up to their porn habits — by punishing them with write-ups and possible termination if they are caught viewing porn on government computers during work hours.

Porn-Condom Bill Failed in California, But Will It Be Back?

The cloud of dust has settled over AB 1576, the piece of legislation that would have required mandatory condom usage on adult film sets in California. But will it, or something like it, be back?

Porn-Condom Bill AB 1576 Doesn't Move Forward

The state Senate Appropriations Committee did not act on AB 1576 today and the bill will not move forward.

Pennsylvania Passes Revenge Porn Bill

Pennsylvania lawmakers have sent Governor Corbett a bill that would make revenge porn a crime in the state.

Video: Bill Gates Donates $100K to 'Sensational' Condom

How is that, in our highly tech-centric society, we have such “smart” phones, capable of tracking and organizing our lives, and such dumb condoms, capable of irritating even the most saftey-loving couple?

U.K. Human Rights Panel 'Welcomes' Bill for 'Rape Porn'

Parliament's Joint Committee on Human Rights said in a report released Wednesday that it "welcomes" a new proposal that extends the possession of extreme pornography to include possession of porn depicting rape and other non-consensual sexual penetration.

Casey Calvert Makes Case Against Condom Bill in HuffPost

Adult star Casey Calvert made a case for performers against AB 1576, the bill that would make condoms mandatory in porn productions in California, in a new HuffingtonPost.com column.

Rhode Island Passes Revenge Porn Bill

The Rhode Island Senate has approved a revenge porn bill that would make it a felony to post sexually explicit photos of a person online without permission.

FSC: Porn Performers Express Opposition to Condom Bill

Nearly 500 adult performers have signed a petition asking legislators to vote no on AB 1576, a bill that many performers say violates their privacy, and is so restrictive that it would push a legal industry underground, the Free Speech Coalition announced Monday.

Arizona Governor Signs Bill Making Revenge Porn a Felony

Arizona Governor Jan Brewer has signed a law making it a first time felony to post revenge porn photos online — one of the nation's toughest measures of its kind.

Fla. Senate Passes CP Bill

Florida’s Senate unanimously — 40-0 — passed a measure that redefines child pornography under state law.

Walters: Florida CP Bill Goes Too Far

Florida's Legislature on Thursday will decide whether to change its child porn laws to cover virtual child porn, a move that could potentially impact "teen" adult entertainment sites that have young-looking adults who appear to be adults.

New Calif. Porn-Condom Bill Moves Forward

Calif. Assemblyman Isadore Hall's latest bill to mandate barrier protection for all porn productions shot in the state recently moved forward at the state Capitol.

California May See 'Revenge Porn' Bill Sequel in 2014

After spearheading the successful “revenge porn” bill passed by the Legislature in October, Sen. Anthony Cannella has announced his intention to expand on the existing law.

Florida Senator to Reintroduce 'Revenge Porn' Bill

Seminole County State Sen. David Simmons is planning to introduce a new anti-revenge porn bill for next year’s legislative session that begins in March, after a similar push failed last year.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes 'Revenge Porn' Bill

The Wisconsin Assembly this evening passed legislation that would target those who post "revenge porn" photographs.

Calif. $10 'Pole Tax' Bill Still Alive

When California's Legislature reconvenes in January, lawmakers will have another chance to act on SB 782, a bill introduced in February and amended in May that would create a $10 flat tax to customers of strip clubs.

Pennsylvania Legislator Proposes 'Revenge Porn' Bill

State Sen. Judy Schwank says that she'd like to follow in the footsteps of California and New Jersey by adding a "revenge porn" law in her state.

California Gov. Jerry Brown Signs 'Revenge Porn' Bill

Jilted lovers beware: Gov. Jerry Brown signed California’s "revenge porn" bill into law yesterday, making it a crime to maliciously post nude photos.

Calif. Porn-Condom Bill Dead for Session

AB 640, the bill that would require adult film performers to use condoms in adult film productions shot anywhere in California, wasn’t heard or voted on Thursday evening in the Senate, effectively ending the threat of a statewide porn-condom law for now.