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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – West Virginians would be required to provide some form of state-backed identification before accessing internet pornography under a bill passed by the Republican-controlled state House of Representatives on Monday. It is necessary to present a written document. Sponsors say the bill, similar to one passed in Virginia last year, is aimed at preventing children from accessing harmful and explicit content. The proposal passed the House Judiciary Committee with little debate and will now be considered on the floor. This law requires companies to meet the following requirements: “Substances harmful to minors” configure “A considerable portion” The website’s services — or just over 33% — are performed “Reasonable age verification method”
What is content that is harmful to minors? “Applying modern community standards, the average person can look at this material in its entirety and find that it is designed to appeal to sexual interests or to pander to minors.” You will understand.”
The bill also includes a detailed list of sexual acts that would be restricted from being depicted. Republican Rep. Geno Chiarelli, the lead sponsor, said the 33% provision is intended to: “Acts as a buffer material” For social media websites that host adult content, like X, formerly known as Twitter, porn is not one of them. “Intent of the website”
“This eliminates the need for social media companies to require the same kind of authentication that we require for things like Pornhub.” He said. Once users prove they are over 18, the company will no longer be allowed to keep any personal information about them. This proposal does not apply to content published by news organizations. People would be able to file civil lawsuits against companies that violate the bill.
