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Missouri Enacts Stricter Online Age Checks | Kansas City News
Missouri’s new online safety law, signed by Governor Mike Kehoe, mandates age verification for all websites with explicit content—starting August 28—with hefty fines for non-compliance. Sites must use third-party age-check services that can’t store user data, and penalties escalate to $250,000 if minors slip through. While critics warn of privacy erosion and free speech concerns, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway insists the goal is clear: shield kids from harmful content. The move is part of a broader push to protect youth online, including legal action against platforms like Roblox. This…
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