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Ohio Republicans Propose Bill to Age-Verify Porn Users

3/13/2025

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Ohio Republicans Steven Demetriou and Josh Williams are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that mandates pornography websites to verify users' ages with photo ID. Presenting their case to the House Technology and Innovation Committee, they emphasize the urgent need to shield children from the harmful effects of pornography, which can lead to heightened sexual aggression and social isolation.

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Story summary

Ohio Republicans Steven Demetriou and Josh Williams are pushing for a groundbreaking bill that mandates pornography websites to verify users' ages with photo ID. Presenting their case to the House Technology and Innovation Committee, they emphasize the urgent need to shield children from the harmful effects of pornography, which can lead to heightened sexual aggression and social isolation.