The Supreme Court said a Texas law requiring certain websites hosting sexual content to verify their viewers’ ages is constitutional.In a 6-3 decision, the court upheld the Texas law, which is among more than 20 that have passed by states in recent years requiring age verification for users seeking to access pornographic content online.

The ruling is the first time that the court has imposed requirements on adult consumers in order to protect minors from having access to sexually explicit material.

Sen. Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, the sponsor of the Utah legislation — which passed both chambers of the Legislature unanimously — said the Supreme Court decision recognizes how much the porn industry has changed in the internet era as well as the harmful effects of pornography on minors.