Proposed Michigan Legislation Plans to Impose Digital Blockade Across the State
The "Anticorruption of Public Morals Act," a bill introduced in Michigan by Rep. Josh Schriver, aims to effectively criminalize all pornography nationwide. The bill, which has origins from the 1930s, as suggested by its name, also includes a stipulation that bans media depicting a disconnection between biology and gender by an individual of biological sex imitating, depicting, or representing themselves as the other biological sex. The bill defines "pornographic material" as content that sexually arouses or gratifies, including various forms like videos, erotica, magazines, stories, manga, AI-generated material, live feeds, or sound clips. Notably, the bill also extends to depictions of trans people, a point highlighted by 404 Media. Rep. Schriver claims this bill is about defending children and safeguarding communities. However, critics argue that the bill threatens Michigan families, especially children, as it could lead to an overbroad censorship of content that is not pornographic in nature but may contain depictions of trans people. The bill's introduction date is not specific in the available search results. While the bill is currently making waves, it remains to be seen how it will progress through the legislative process. The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 has advocated for criminalizing all pornography, and in recent times, conservatives have led the charge to abolish the porn industry, albeit for an entirely different set of reasons. It is worth noting that in earlier times, third-wave feminists were advocating for the abolition of the porn industry. Gizmodo reached out to Schriver's office for comment regarding the Anticorruption of Public Morals Act but has not received a response yet. As the bill continues to generate discussion, it is crucial to stay informed about its potential impact on freedom of expression and representation.
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