Ohio is the next US state to to receive age verification laws – and almost 12 million people will be affected
Ohio is set to implement new mandatory online age verification laws, joining other U.S. states like Texas and Louisiana. Beginning October 2025, websites containing adult content must verify users’ ages to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate material. Nearly 12 million Ohio residents will be affected. The law requires platforms to use government IDs or third-party verification services, raising privacy and data protection concerns. Supporters argue it protects children, while critics highlight risks of personal data misuse, security breaches, and reduced digital freedoms.
