Arizona legislature passes HB2112
PHOENIX (KYMA, KECY) - The Arizona House of Representatives passed a bill to require commercial pornography websites to verify a user's age before granting access Wednesday.
House Bill (HB) 2112 is sponsored by State Representative Nick Kupper (R-District 25) and it is to hold "adult websites accountable if they fail to implement reasonable age verification procedures, which neither store nor share users' personal information."
The bill is said to also empower parents to take civil action against the websites.
"There's no excuse for letting kids have unlimited access to hardcore pornography," said Rep. Kupper. “HB2112 puts the responsibility where it belongs—on the companies making money off this material. If they refuse to protect children, they can be held accountable. It's that simple."
Under HB2112, if the companies violate the law, they could face "steep penalties, including up to $250,000."
According to a press release, if HB2112 is signed into law, Arizona would be one of the first states in the west to "adopt enforceable online age verification standards."
"Arizona families want action, not excuses," Kupper added. "The Governor has a chance to do the right thing. This bill defends children's safety and puts Arizona on the right side of a growing national effort."
