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Committee Hears Privacy and Practicality Concerns on Age‑Verification Bill for Pornographic Websites
Summary
Senate Bill 648 would require verification on predominantly pornographic websites; sponsor emphasized privacy protections while tech and free‑speech advocates warned about data retention risks and enforcement practicality.
Sen. Tara Reardon told the Commerce Committee that SB 648 would require age verification for websites where more than half the site's content is pornographic and would include protections to delete verification data immediately. She said the bill was crafted after discussions with platforms and technology providers and removed a private right of action to limit frivolous litigation.
Witnesses raised privacy and feasibility concerns. Ava, a lifelong New Hampshire resident who opposed SB 648, said age‑verification regimes are ineffective and may drive users…
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