A Louisiana law passed nearly two years ago has sparked a wave of similar legislation across the Southern US, significantly impacting access to online adult content. Florida, Tennessee, and South Carolina are now among 17 states in the US where access to the pornographic websites is restricted due to these laws.
Louisiana's Act 440 introduced by state representative and "sex addiction" counselor Laurie Schegel, served as the model for many of these laws. While the specific wording may differ, the core principle remains: online "commercial entities" publishing "material harmful to minors" face potential fines and lawsuits if they fail to implement "reasonable age verification methods."
What is Louisiana Act 440
The Louisiana Act 440 requires adult websites to use age verification technology to ensure that users are at least 18 years old before viewing content. Act 440 also regulates contracts between minors and interactive computer services. This includes prohibiting interactive computer services from entering into contracts with minors without the consent of their legal representative.
Faced with these regulations and aiming to protect user privacy,
Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, Brazzers, RedTube, YouPorn, Reality Kings, and other adult websites, has opted to block access in the states that have passed this law.
Georgia's similar age verification bill is slated to take effect in July. Louisiana already requires users of Aylo-owned sites to use the state's digital driver's license, LA Wallet, for age verification—a system in place since January 1, 2023.
Starting January 1, 2025 Pornhub website is blocked in these US states:
* Virginia * Montana* North Carolina* Arkansas* Utah* Mississippi* Texas* Nebraska* Idaho* Kansas* Kentucky* Indiana* Alabama* Oklahoma* Florida* Tennessee* South CarolinaWhat the parent company Aylo said
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