Commonwealth Policy Center

Professor Gail Dines said we’re in the “midst of a massive social experiment that is having a seismic impact on the sexual templates, behaviors, emotional wellbeing, and attitudes of youth. Never before have we brought up a generation of boys who are a click away from viewing free hardcore mainstream pornography or girls who are growing up in this pornified culture.” One study found that “64% of those ages 13-24 seek out pornography weekly or more. A bill in the Kentucky legislature proposes to require age verification before accessing online pornography. HB 463, sponsored by Stephanie Dietz (R-Edgewood), requires age verification and parental consent features for social media platforms. The bill passed the House and is now in the state Senate, where it’s awaiting a vote.