(JUNEAU) - The Alaska State Senate unanimously approved House Bill 82 by a vote of 19 to zero on Monday. Sponsored by Rep. Kevin Meyer (R-Anchorage), HB 82 requires anyone sending unsolicited commercial email with sexually explicit content to include the letters "ADV: ADLT" in the subject line. The House unanimously passed HB 82 last month.

"This just brings electronic communication up to the same standards as other forms of communication as it pertains to sexually explicit material," Meyer said. "Now commercial business will know Alaska has the same requirements regarding sending sexually explicit commercial email."

Meyer said current email technology allows parents to filter out messages containing the "ADLT" notification. He said HB 82 provides a tool that will keep sexually explicit emails away from Alaska's children.

"I appreciate the Senate's support and look forward to the governor's signature on this bill," Meyer said. "With today's technology, there is no excuse for our children being subjected to these obscenities."

HB 82 moves to the governor for approval.

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