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Arizona's Porn Age-Verification Law Blocks Pornhub Access

9/27/2025

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Arizona's age-verification law for porn sites took effect September 26, prompting Pornhub to block access.
Law requires sites with over 30% sexual content to verify users’ ages via government IDs or other methods.
Critics, including American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), say it infringes free speech.
Rep. Nick Kupper, bill's sponsor, says the policy will reduce children's exposure to pornography overall.

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Story summary

Arizona's age-verification law for porn sites took effect September 26, prompting Pornhub to block access.
Law requires sites with over 30% sexual content to verify users’ ages via government IDs or other methods.
Critics, including American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), say it infringes free speech.
Rep. Nick Kupper, bill's sponsor, says the policy will reduce children's exposure to pornography overall.