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United States of America: Signing of bill automatically restricting access to pornography on mobile phones

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Signing of bill automatically restricting access to pornography on mobile phones

Utah governor signs Bill which requires mobile phones to block access to pornographic content. Event though signed into law, this measure is only implemented if five other states introduce similar legislation.

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Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider, other service provider, other service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2021-01-19
under deliberation

A bill was introduced to the Utah State House which requires mobile phones to block access to porno…

2021-03-04
adopted

After a an approving vote by the State House on 17 February 2021, the Utah State Senate adopted the…

2021-03-23
adopted

Utah governor signs Bill which requires mobile phones to block access to pornographic content. Even…

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Regulated subjects

The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type Any
Economic activity other service provider,technological consumer goods
Category Location-specific

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
content: harmful speech: hosting (any form)
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Sanctions
Regulated subjects
1

Policy change by business practice

The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.

content: harmful speech: hosting (any form)