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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.
Bill Targets Online Vice Payments
In a move that could dramatically impact some adult webmasters, lawmakers have taken a practical approach to curbing Internet vice, sending a bill to President Bush that would ban U.S. banks and credit card companies from processing transactions for online gambling sites.
Tough Porn Bill Surfaces
If a Utah Congressman has his way, the federal courts would no longer be able to determine whether state anti-pornography laws violate the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Critics: South African Porn Bill Threatens Free Media
Draft legislation aimed at amending South Africa’s media laws goes too far, according to several media freedom organizations who claim the bid to curb the spread of child pornography is really a thinly disguised attempt at censorship.
U.S. Bill Targets Chatrooms, Social Networking
The House of Representatives Thursday passed legislation that would effectively expand an earlier law called the Children's Internet Protection Act, which requires libraries and schools to filter sexually explicit material.
Bush Signs Adam Walsh Bill, Amends 2257
Amending the 2257 federal record-keeping requirement, President Bush signed the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 before a White House crowd that included “America’s Most Wanted” host John Walsh, for whose son the bill is named.
House Expected to Pass Adam Walsh Bill Amending 2257
Following the Senate’s lead and praise from President Bush, the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to pass the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, which could dramatically affect the current 2257 federal record-keeping requirements.
Senate Approves Web Labeling; Bill Faces House Battle
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, with the backing of the Bush administration, approved an amendment to a wide-ranging telecommunications bill that would require mandatory website labeling on pages that contain explicit sexual images.
Congress Tells ISPs to Expect Comprehensive Anti-porn Bill
After testimony before the House Energy and Commerce committee, Internet service providers were told to expect new legislation that would force them to retain data about their users in the name of preventing the spread of child pornography online.