AK HCR20

Recognizes accessibility and pervasiveness of pornography as a public health crisis in Alaska communities.

Identifies early exposure to pornography, particularly among young audiences, as causing low self-esteem, eating disorders, problematic sexual activity, and risky sexual behaviors.

Cites 2015 Barna Group survey showing 27 percent of older millennials (ages 27-32) first viewed pornography before puberty.

States pornography exposure distorts sexual templates, undermines sex education, objectivizes subjects, and causes emotional, mental, and medical illnesses, relationship difficulties, and brain alterations.

Resolves that the Alaska State Legislature recognizes the need for education, prevention, research, and public policy changes to address harms caused by pornography.