California Bill to Ban Minors From Viewing Pornography to Undergo First Hearing

Many children are exposed to obscene content, which often results in psychological damage, the bill author said.

A high school student looks at her mobile phone in Western Australia on Feb. 20, 2024. Susan Mortimer/The Epoch Times

A California bill that would prevent minors from viewing pornography and obscene material online is being considered by the state Legislature.

Assembly Bill 3080, introduced by Assemblymember Juan Alanis, would require websites that contain obscene sexual content to require age verification to prevent minors from accessing it.