Map reveals a THIRD of US has porn bans in place after Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee bring in age restrictions
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A NEW map shows that a third of the United States has implemented laws to restrict access to porn for minors. Florida has joined a growing list of US states that have passed legislation to limit access to adult websites for unaged internet users. As of January 1, the list of states to limit access porn has risen to 18, with Georgia expected to join the list during the summer of 2025.
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Before the start of the New Year, Pornhub chose to block access to its website for residents in 15 states due to laws cracking down on underage users. Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Montana, Mississippi, Nebraska, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, Oklahoma, and Virginia all passed legislation requiring age verification to access porn.
Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina joined the list on January 1 after the states' new laws went into effect. Georgia will become the 19th state to add restrictions to porn websites when its law is enacted in July. A new map shows that beginning in 2025, a third of US states have limitations in place for online adult content.
In Florida, starting on January 1, residents who want to visit adult content platforms must verify their age to prove they are 18 or over. Porn users must verify their age regardless of the device they are using to visit the sites. Adult content platforms must comply with Florida's new law, known as HB 3, or face a $50,000 fine per violation.
