COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – While Ohio lawmakers claim an incoming age verification law will help protect minors from pornography, a coalition representing the adult industry is arguing the “vague” statute may expand its reach to social media and music streaming apps.

A provision tucked into the state’s two-year operating budget, signed by Gov. Mike DeWine in June, will require porn websites and any online platforms that host a “significant” amount of content that is “obscene or harmful to juveniles” to verify their visitors are adults. The change will go into effect Tuesday, alongside other policy updates included in the legislation.

Users in Ohio will have to prove their age by uploading a copy of a government-issued photo ID or other personal identification, such as proof of a mortgage or

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