HB 4938 would ban any depiction, description, or simulation of sexual acts and make distributing such content a felony punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a $100,000 fine. The bill’s scope includes erotic writing, AI/ASMR/manga, transgender content, and even the creation of VPNs—far exceeding age‑verification laws in other states.
— A state‑level attempt to criminalize broad online sexual content and common privacy tools raises profound free‑speech and tech‑governance questions with national ramifications.
2026.01.05
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The UK measures reported in the article parallel state‑level efforts (e.g., Michigan HB 4938) that propose sweeping criminalization and tech controls around sexual content and tools like VPNs; both illustrate how regulators can broaden enforcement into privacy‑preserving technologies and large swathes of erotic expression.
Stephen G. Adubato
2025.10.02
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The article cites HB 4938 introduced on Sept. 11 by Rep. Joseph Scriver and outlines its penalties and coverage.
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