Bill to make porn distributors liable for content reaching minors passes committee
The bill spawned from a long-attempted bill to require content filters to be turned on by default on internet-enabled devices.
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House passes bill requiring phone manufacturers to enable porn filters by default
Opponents questioned putting the onus on telecommunications companies, and expressed concerns about the bill's potential impact on First Amendment rights.
Bill that would require default content filters on Alabama phones clears House committee
Opponents, mostly telecommunications professionals, say the bill targets the wrong entity and puts burdens on phone providers.
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