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North Carolina age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HB 8 (2023) effective Jan 1, 2024

HB 8 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where more than one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law Sept 29, 2023; effective Jan 1, 2024.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 8 (2023)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jan 1, 2024
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.

HB 8 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where more than one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law Sept 29, 2023; effective Jan 1, 2024.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2024In effect

Source: ncleg.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does North Carolina require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HB 8 (2023) is in effect, effective Jan 1, 2024. HB 8 (2023) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where more than one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law Sept 29, 2023; effective Jan 1, 2024.

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