Topic: Arizona Porn Ban Passes

I hope this hasn't already been posted, but Gov. Katie Hobbs has very recently signed HB2112 which requires adult website to ID visitors in order to access the site, effectively banning porn in the state. Not only is this an inconvenience and cybersecurity nightmare, but its arguable unconstitutional. I'm curious as to how e621 will fare with this new legislation since its based out of Arizona. I hope the site is able to find some way around this, or better yet more to a state that supports the freedom of speech.
I'm personally livid at Katie Hobbs, especially since I voted for her before I left the state (which I'm even more glad I did now).
Reportedly, the bill should go into effect on the 26th of September, which is this Friday as of writing.

Sources:
https://azcapitoltimes.com/news/2025/09/22/new-law-requires-age-verification-for-adult-websites-in-arizona/
https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/81805

That's old news, but yeah, we'll see what (if anything) happens Friday. Backing up your favorite pictures in case of unexpected policy changes would be wise (though I'm lazy and probably won't).

ripplesate said:
I hope this hasn't already been posted...

It has and been discussed. It's been locked for a while now. —> https://e621.net/forum_topics/57070

The simple answer is that you'd have to ask Bad Dragon. E621's staff doesn't know. After all, we're just the grunts in the trenches.

This is just continuing to beat a dead horse at this point, but the site is not shutting down or anything like that. The exact legal reasoning for this is best left to the lawyers, but rest assured we’re not going anywhere.