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South Carolina age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HB 3424 (2024) effective Jan 1, 2025

HB 3424 (2024) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where at least one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law May 29, 2024; effective Jan 1, 2025.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 3424 (2024)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jan 1, 2025
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.

HB 3424 (2024) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where at least one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law May 29, 2024; effective Jan 1, 2025.

Timeline
  • Jan 1, 2025In effect

Source: scstatehouse.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does South Carolina require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HB 3424 (2024) is in effect, effective Jan 1, 2025. HB 3424 (2024) -- adult-content age-verification for sites where at least one-third of content is harmful to minors; became law May 29, 2024; effective Jan 1, 2025.

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