New Arizona law to protect minors from adult websites

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Starting this Friday, September 26, a new Arizona age verification law will go into effect to stop minors from accessing adult websites.

The law requires websites to verify a user's age before granting access. If the companies violate the law, they could face steep penalties, including fines of up to $250,000.

Arizona State Representative Nick Kupper (R-District 25) sponsored the bill and says the law will help protect kids.

"They're going to be children who find ways around this and different things like that. However, the vast majority of children who may have currently been exposed to pornography are going to not be exposed now as early," said Rep. Kupper.

Companies must get rid of the information entered by people afterwards, even though some question whether their information will be protected.

Arizona now joins more than 20 states with similar laws.