Arizona lawmakers gave House Bill 2112 a final seal of approval on Thursday, that, if signed into law, would force commercial porn websites to verify a user’s age before granting access.
HB 2112 also holds adult websites accountable if they fail to “Implement reasonable age verification procedures,” which shouldn’t store or share personal information.
“There’s no excuse for letting kids have unlimited access to hardcore pornography,” said state Rep. Nick Kupper, a Republican from Surprise, a father of four and the bill’s sponsor. “HB 2112 puts the responsibility where it belongs—on the companies making money off this material. If they refuse to protect children, they can be held accountable. It’s that simple.”
According to House Republicans, the bill allows parents to sue companies in civil court if a company violates the law by allowing children to access pornography.
While supporters say it doesn’t replace the need for on-device parental controls, it does provide them with another tool to shield kids from harmful online content.
“Arizona families want action, not excuses,” Kupper added. “The Governor has a chance to do the right thing. This bill defends children’s safety and puts Arizona on the right side of a growing national effort.”
As of January 2025, nearly 20 states have passed similar laws. Last year, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill, stating that the 2024 version conflicted with settled case law
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/07...bipartisan-bill-force-porn-sites-verify-ages/
HB 2112 also holds adult websites accountable if they fail to “Implement reasonable age verification procedures,” which shouldn’t store or share personal information.
“There’s no excuse for letting kids have unlimited access to hardcore pornography,” said state Rep. Nick Kupper, a Republican from Surprise, a father of four and the bill’s sponsor. “HB 2112 puts the responsibility where it belongs—on the companies making money off this material. If they refuse to protect children, they can be held accountable. It’s that simple.”
According to House Republicans, the bill allows parents to sue companies in civil court if a company violates the law by allowing children to access pornography.
While supporters say it doesn’t replace the need for on-device parental controls, it does provide them with another tool to shield kids from harmful online content.
“Arizona families want action, not excuses,” Kupper added. “The Governor has a chance to do the right thing. This bill defends children’s safety and puts Arizona on the right side of a growing national effort.”
As of January 2025, nearly 20 states have passed similar laws. Last year, Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill, stating that the 2024 version conflicted with settled case law
https://www.azfamily.com/2025/05/07...bipartisan-bill-force-porn-sites-verify-ages/
