JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced on Thursday that the state of Missouri is moving forward with age verification on pornographic and sexually explicit websites.

Hanaway—who was appointed as attorney general on Sept. 8—says this decision is a “major” victory for Missouri families.

“This rule is a milestone in our effort to protect Missouri children from the devastating harms of online pornography,” Hanaway said. “We are holding powerful corporations accountable, respecting women and victims of human trafficking, and helping ensure that minors are shielded from dangerous, sexually explicit material.”

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According to Hanaway, this regulation will become effective in the fall. It will be applie

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