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Online Child Protection: Age Verification for Adult Websites

New rules aim to protect children from accessing online pornographic content. They require websites with such content to implement age verification systems to ensure only adults can access them. This is intended to reduce the negative impact of pornography on minors' psychological and physical development.
Key points
Websites with adult content will be required to implement mandatory age verification for users.
The goal is to prevent minors from accessing online pornography, protecting their mental and physical health.
Companies failing to comply with the new rules may face significant fines and restricted operations in the U.S.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5259
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2022-12-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SCREEN Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5259.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-12-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Websites with adult content will be required to implement mandatory age verification for users.
  • The goal is to prevent minors from accessing online pornography, protecting their mental and physical health.
  • Companies failing to comply with the new rules may face significant fines and restricted operations in the U.S.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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