HB 2689 — Require Pornography Websites To Utilize Age Verification Methods To Prevent Minors From Accessing Content
HB 2689 requires pornography websites to implement age verification methods to prevent minors from accessing content. The bill is part of a juvenile and public safety initiative in West Virginia. It aims to protect minors from accessing inappropriate content by mandating age verification measures for online pornography platforms.
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