SB 648 (2026): requiring age verification by commercial entities to allow access to pornographic material.

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SB 648 (2026)

requiring age verification by commercial entities to allow access to pornographic material.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Children

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 8, 2026. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate study it after the session ends. On March 26, 2026 the Senate failed “Refer to Interim Study” on a voice vote. A floor amendment (2026-1235s), offered by Sen. Tara Reardon, was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026, with 27 people signed in online: 6 in support, 20 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee held work sessions on April 8, 2026 and April 21, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 29, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 8, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
  • March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
  • April 7, 2026, 11:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 159
  • April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • April 21, 2026, 1:15 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • April 29, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
  • May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House

Votes

  • March 26, 2026, Senate: Refer to Interim Study — voice vote, failed
  • March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1235s — voice vote, passed
  • May 14, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary
  • January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/08/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm
  • March 26, 2026: Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1
  • March 26, 2026: Refer to Interim Study, MF, VV; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Sen. Lang Moved Ought to Pass; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Sen. Reardon Floor Amendment # 2026-1235s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1235s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026
  • March 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • April 7, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 11:00 am GP 159
  • April 8, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • April 21, 2026: Subcommittee Work Session: 04/21/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
  • April 29, 2026: Executive Session: 04/29/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  • April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/29/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • May 14, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026

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