https://www.wndu.com/2023/11/13/indiana-senator-files-bill-require-age-verification-porn-sites/
This is bad for privacy, freedom of expression, and security. It is also an undue burden for many websites and users.

It is also a very obvious violation of the First Amendment. Anonymous speech is protected by the First Amendment, as is the ability to access that speech.

It also would not deter someone from doing this, and attempted enforcement would only be harmful to everyone involved.

Their worries also appear to be scientifically baseless (https://qoto.org/@olives/111083302650803082). Even if they were not, it would still be incredibly disproportionate.

https://www.npr.org/2023/11/09/1211949718/the-kinsey-institute-faces-possible-separation-from-indiana-university
The State of Indiana also appears to be defunding sex sciences.

I strongly recommend contacting lawmakers to oppose this piece of legislation. #privacy