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Alabama Senate Committee Approves Filtering, App-Based AV Bills
The Alabama state Senate’s Children and Youth Health Committee on Thursday approved two bills intended to prevent minors from accessing adult content online, one aimed at device manufacturers and the other aimed at app store providers.
Sen. Mike Lee Renews Push for Federal AV Legislation
Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah on Wednesday reintroduced a federal age verification bill that has twice previously failed to make it through Congress.
South Dakota Governor Signs AV Law With Criminal Charges
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden has signed into law a bill imposing criminal charges on sites that fail to perform age verification of users when providing access to adult content.
UK Pornography Review Recommends Banning 'Extreme' Content
The “pornography review” initiated under the conservative government of former U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is soon expected to present its recommendations, which according to a BBC report will include banning any adult content deemed “degrading, violent and misogynistic.”
FSC Withdraws Support for North Dakota AV Bill
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has withdrawn its support for an age verification bill in North Dakota, following changes made by the state legislature.
South Dakota Legislators Debate AV Legal Strategies
The South Dakota state Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday heard testimony and debate over two competing age verification bills, in a hearing that focused largely on which piece of legislation could best withstand potential legal challenges.
North Dakota Legislature Backs Off on Device-Based AV
A North Dakota state senator who sponsored a device-based age verification bill that Free Speech Coalition (FSC) endorsed is now seeking to amend the bill to require site-based age verification instead.
New Mexico State Rep Gets Pushback on Copycat AV Bill
A New Mexico state legislative committee on Friday sent the conservative Republican sponsor of new age verification legislation back to the drawing board, citing concerns about the proposed bill’s effectiveness and practicality.
FSC Announces Support for North Dakota Age Verification Bill
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced its support for SB 2380, North Dakota's new age verification bill.
Oklahoma State Senator Introduces Bill to Criminalize All Porn, Jail Creators
Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill that would criminalize all adult content and authorize the state to imprison those who create or view it.
Adult Site Broker Becomes FSC Champion Member
Adult Site Broker has become a champion-level Free Speech Coalition (FSC) member.
Judge Pauses FSC Lawsuit Over Florida AV Law
A U.S. district court judge has paused Free Speech Coalition’s lawsuit over Florida’s age verification law, pending the Supreme Court's ruling in the FSC-led challenge to Texas’ age verification law, HB 1181.
Supreme Court Hears Pivotal Texas AV Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday heard oral arguments in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton, the case challenging Texas’ controversial age verification law, HB 1181.
FSC: Tennessee Age Verification Law Goes Into Effect as Appeals Court Grants Stay
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has issued a statement on the Protect Tennessee Minors Act, the state’s new age verification law, which will now take effect following the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision to lift a district court’s preliminary injunction against enforcement.
FSC Publishes Its 2024 Annual Report
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has announced the publication of its annual report for 2024.
FSC Summit 2025 Schedule Announced
Free Speech Coalition has released the schedule for its upcoming FSC Summit, taking place Jan. 16 in conjunction with XBIZ LA.
FSC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction Against Florida AV Law
Free Speech Coalition has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction against HB 3, Florida's age verification law.
FSC: Court Blocks Tennessee Age-Verification Law
A Tennessee district court has blocked the state’s age verification law following the filing of a motion by Free Speech Coalition (FSC) for a preliminary injunction.
Free Speech Coalition Sues Florida to Block AV Law
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) announced Monday that it has filed a legal challenge in Florida to block HB3, the state's age verification law.
FSC Announces 2024 Board of Directors Election Results
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election.