A bill proposed by state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-Ill., would require explicit content websites to verify a user's age before it can be used, Advantage News reports. The Illinois legislation would have businesses use "reasonable" verification methods, such as requiring a government-issued identification card, to ensure a person is 18 years or older.
11 Oct. 2023
Illinois state senator files internet age-verification legislation
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