At the time of writing, 25 states across the US have introduced some kind of age verification law, with even more taking steps to introduce one.

These laws have sparked a flurry of concerns from citizens with regard to free speech and data privacy, with many residents of the affected states turning to software like the best VPNs to circumvent checks.

Here, we take a look at the history of age verification laws across the US, from the first states to introduce them, to potential laws that are expected to come into effect later this year.

2023 • January 1, 2023 – Act 440 goes into effect in Louisiana, requiring sites with a "substantial" amount of adult content (one-third or over) to employ age verification systems. • May 3, 2023 – SB 287 is passed in Utah, requiring sites hosting adu

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