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California requires pornographic websites to keep nonconsensual and underage content off their sites
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1705 on September 30, 2026. From January 1, 2027, operators of pornographic websites must exercise ordinary care and take reasonable steps to ensure displayed and uploaded sexually explicit content does not include anyone who did not consent, was a minor when it was made, or did not consent to its upload. Uploaders must certify the depicted individuals' status under penalty of perjury.
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Key points
- AB 1705 adds Chapter 22.6.10, commencing with Business and Professions Code section 22610, effective January 1, 2027.California Legislative Information
- Operators must take reasonable steps to exclude anyone who did not consent, was a minor when content was made, or did not consent to upload.California Legislative Information
- Before uploading, users must submit specified information, including a statement under penalty of perjury that each depicted individual meets the required criteria.California Legislative Information
- Knowingly giving false information in the user statement is an infraction punishable by a fine.California Legislative Information
- Depicted individuals and public prosecutors may sue to enforce the law; private messaging on online dating services is excluded.California Legislative Information
- Newsom signed AB 1705, by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, on September 30, 2026.Office of Governor Gavin Newsom
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