June 23, 2016 | The Biz

California Democratic Party opposes proposed condoms in porn law

Condom law in CaliforniaThe fight against possible new state-wide regulations governing the California porn industry just found a powerful ally: the California Democratic Party.
 
On the weekend, the state Democrats voted to oppose the Safer Sex in Adult Film Act ballot measure, which would create tough new laws about condom use during the production of X-rated films. One major issue with the proposed ballot measure includes a right for private citizens to sue adult performers and producers whenever a condom is not visible in a porn video.
 
“This is a tremendous, unprecedented victory,” claimed Eric Paul Leue, who is the campaign manager for Californians Against Worker Harassment and the executive director of Free Speech Coalition, a trade association of the adult entertainment industry. “We applaud the California Democratic Party for recognizing the many problems with this dangerous initiative.
 
“No worker in any other industry can be sued and harassed by members of the general public, and this initiative would open adult performers to stalking, extortion and profiteering.”
 
“This initiative puts adult film performers at risk,” added Chanel Preston, president of the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee (APAC). “The Democratic Party recognizing this is a major turning point in the battle. This win could not have happened without the help of the many performers who have been consistently impressive in their participation and support."
 
The California Republican Party declared its opposition to the ballot measure in February.
 
“This is not about condoms,” Leue said. “It’s a lawsuit bonanza that will be used to harass this work force. Harassment is not a California value.”  
 
Calif. Democratic Party Votes to Oppose Adult Film Ballot Measure [Xbiz]

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