
New Law Will Restrict Adult-Content Sites, Including PornHub, in This State
By Movieguide® Contributor
The Protecting Georgia’s Children on Social Media Act of 2024 will require age verification for some important sites, like PornHub.
The bill, going into effect on July 1, was created to promote “safe and appropriate” technology use.
The following will go into effect, under the bill:
The Department of Education will develop model programs for educating students regarding online safety while using the Internet.
Local school boards must implement programs in all grade levels discouraging bullying and promoting responsible digital citizenship.
No social media platform will permit minor users without a parent or guardian’s express consent.
It also requires sites with content harmful to minors to implement an age verification system.
“Some pornographic sites have complied with the new law and added age verification systems,” The Augusta Chronicle reported. “However, others have decided to block any users in the affected states from using their websites. The most high-profile one is likely PornHub.”
“Residents of 16 states with age verification laws who go to the site do not have access to any of its videos will only see a message read aloud by an adult entertainment actress,” The Augusta reported. “In short, PornHub said providing your ID every time is not the most effective solution for protecting users and will put children and users’ privacy at risk. They go on to encourage users to contact their representatives to demand device-based verification solutions.”
PornHub has already announced it will not be available in Florida, which also has an age verification law.
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Unfortunately, OnlyFans, another site used for pornographic purposes, is not blocked in states with age verification laws.
Gov. Brian Kemp signed the bill in April of last year.
“We cannot continue to sit by and do nothing as young Georgians develop addictions and disorder and suffer at the hands of online antagonists,” he said.
Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and State Sen. Jason Anavitarte first introduced the legislation back in January 2024.
“We believe Senate Bill 351 is an important step forward in protecting Georgia’s children and giving them the tools they need to be safe in their use of social media and other technologies,” Jones said. “…I will never apologize in the fight to protect Georgia’s youth. Social media can be a very useful tool, however there are instances in which we must reign in Big Tech in order to protect the health and safety of our children.”
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