Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have required commercial pornography websites to verify the age and consent of individuals depicted in sexual material before publication.
Hobbs rejected HB2133, the Protect Act, on June 19.
Arizona Governor Rejects Bill Targeting Unverified Porn Content
The governor says the measure threatens free speech; the sponsor says it protects people from illegal and nonconsensual sexual content online.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs speaks at the Capitol in Phoenix on May 2, 2024. Matt York/AP Photo
