Texans Might Soon Have to Show Photo ID to Buy a Dildo Online
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A new bill introduced by Angela Paxton, wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton, would impose privacy-invading age verification requirements on online sex toy retailers.

Summary

A new Texas bill (SB 3003), introduced by Senator Angela Paxton, would require online sex toy retailers to verify buyers’ ages with government-issued photo IDs or third-party services.

Violations could result in Class A Misdemeanors and fines up to $5,000.

Critics say the bill echoes outdated obscenity laws and could push consumers to riskier retailers while creating privacy concerns.

Opponents argue it mirrors ineffective age verification laws seen nationwide and could lead to records of sex toy purchases being used against marginalized communities.

  • Sir_Kevin@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
    13·
    2 months ago

    Texas already passed a law requiring ID for adult content. This seems redundant and equally stupid. Also easily circumvented by a VPN. Why are old white people so concerned with other people’s bedrooms?

    • hddsx
      6·
      2 months ago

      What if I’m purchasing for educational purposes?

    • Baron Von J@lemmy.world
      41·
      2 months ago

      I’m going to just assume that an online retailer in another state will see the shipping address and ask for ID, not caring that your browser connection is “in” some other location.