Bill to require porn sites to verify age of users passes Missouri House vote

The Missouri House of Representatives has approved a bill that would mandate age verification for visitors to pornographic websites to ensure they are at least 18 years old. The legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Sherri Gallick, targets websites with a significant amount of adult content. Supporters argue that protecting children from harmful material is crucial, while some lawmakers suggest expanding age verification to other areas like guns and ammunition. The bill passed the House with a vote of 125 to 19 and will now advance to the Missouri Senate for further consideration.