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South Dakota becomes 20th state to pass pornography age-verification law

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South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden signed a bill into law requiring online pornography platforms to implement age verification measures.

The law requires websites featuring adult content to verify users are at least 18 years old before granting them access.

It also makes South Dakota the first state to attach criminal penalties for noncompliance.

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