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Tenn. State Senate Passes “Girls Gone Wild Bill”
The Tennessee State Senate this week voted unanimously to pass the so-called “Girls Gone Wild bill” — despite the fact that Tennessee Attorney General Robert E. Cooper had issued an opinion stating that portions of the legislation are “constitutionally suspect.”
Calif. Bill Would Require IT Support to Report CP
Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani has proposed a bill that would hold technical support staff responsible for reporting child pornography found while servicing computers.
Iran Bill Would Sentence Pornographers to Death
A bill that would put producers to death for making obscene video content has been approved by Iranian parliament's culture committee, and is expected to be approved by parliament by "an ample majority."
Thai 'Cyber Crime' Censorship Bill Set to Pass
Legislation that would allow the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology to shut down or block any website it deems "damaging to society" is slated to be passed by Thailand's Assembly next month.
Ohio Curfew Bill Leads to New Political Websites
Ohio's adult industry curfew law has led to the creation of two new sites for citizens to voice their concerns to their elected representatives, StopTheHouse.com and StopTheSenate.com.
New Ohio Bill Would Set Adult Bookstore Curfew
The Ohio Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would force adult bookstores and other adult businesses to close at midnight. The bill passed by a 24-8 vote.
Senators Pryor, Baucus Introduce New Online Child Protection Bill
U.S. Sens. Mark Pryor (D-Ark.) and Max Baucus (D-Mont.) introduced the Cyber Safety For Kids Act which, they said, would help protect children from online pornography.
State Sen. Withdraws Porn Tax Bill Temporarily
A state senator who proposed a tax on pornography to help cut the sales tax on food has withdrawn his bill for now, saying that more research is required before the measure is put to a vote.
Indonesia Tones Down Anti-Porn Bill
An anti-pornography bill that was drafted by Indonesian lawmakers 10 years ago has been watered down from its original form. Indonesia’s parliamentary speaker said the bill was dialed down because it “could restrict freedom and threaten the country’s tolerant tradition.”
Bill Proposed to Make Missouri ‘Family Friendly’
A Missouri lawmaker is sponsoring a new bill that would regulate adult businesses’ hours of operation, impose zoning restrictions and raise the age limit of patrons and employees from 18 to 21.
Montana Bill Would Allow Counties, Cities to Enact Obscenity Ordinances
A bill proposed by the Montana Citizens for Decency Through Law would allow counties and cities to enact their own obscenity ordinances.
Pure Play Media Names Bill Rix as Sales Manager
Adult distribution company Pure Play Media has hired Bill Rix as the company’s new sales manager. Rix joins Pure Play from Danni.com, where he served as the director of sales and marketing.
U.S. Bill Returns to Target Social Networking, Blogs
A bill that could resurrect the Deleting Online Predators Act, which sought to limit access to blog and social networking sites in an effort to thwart online predators, may now have a second life with the introduction of legislation in the Senate dubbed “DOPA Jr.”
New Bill Makes Viewing Porn at School a Crime
Students who view porn at school not only could be suspended or expelled, but also charged with a misdemeanor according to a new plan proposed by a local politician.
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.