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A03946Introduced in the Assembly

Requires age verification for internet pornography websites; imposes a $50,000 penalty per day for violations; provides exemptions for news organizations.

IntroducedAssembly Consumer Affairs and Protection

Introduced by Mary Walsh, District 112

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Requires age verification for internet pornography websites; imposes a $50,000 penalty per day for violations; provides exemptions for news organizations.

Where it stands

referred to consumer affairs and protection

January 7, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

AssemblyStage: Assembly Consumer Affairs And Protection Committee: Held for Consideration · May 19, 2025

10

Yes

5

No

1

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16 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. referred to consumer affairs and protection

  2. held for consideration in consumer affairs and protection

  3. referred to consumer affairs and protection

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