Updated map of U.S. states requiring identification to access online pornography, to help track the potential for growth in problem porn use by community.

May 14, 2025 · Sixteen states have pornography age verification laws on their legislative agenda this year— a huge win for parents looking to protect their kids from harmful content online.

May 21, 2024 · A total of 16 states have now approved legislation requiring pornographic websites to ask their users to prove that they are over 18 years old.

Jan 16, 2025 · 19 U.S. states have passed laws requiring adult website visitors to verify their age as of January. Why it matters: The Supreme Court heard arguments this week in a challenge …

The regulation of pornography is a classic example of American federalism, where federal and state laws coexist. Federal law sets a baseline, but states have significant power to regulate …

4 days ago · Porn age verification laws clear court challenges Pornography age verification laws in Indiana and other states have been repeatedly challenged on First Amendment and privacy …

State laws on Internet pornography have evolved rapidly. Prior to the rise in popularity of the Internet, most states already had laws on the books regulating age limits for purchasing …

Apr 29, 2024 · In states where pornography is legal including the United States of America, the regulations vary from different states. In some of the territories, there are minimal restrictions, …

Mar 13, 2025 · Sixteen more states hope to pass age verification legislation before the year is up. Continues...

Oct 19, 2025 · A plurality of states have moved to require pornographic websites to verify users are over 18, but the number and scope of those laws differ by state and over time.