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State lawmakers pass bill restricting social media usage amongst youth
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Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee
A bill that would require parents' permission for a kid to use social media in the state of Iowa advanced out of its House subcommittee hearing Wednesday afternoon. HF 278 would require a social media platform to obtain parental permission before allowing a person under the age of 18 to create an account.
Congress Advances KOSMA Bill Targeting Social Media Use by Minors
The Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA) aims to ban social media for kids under 13 and limit targeted ads for users under 17. Bipartisan Support & Opposition: While KOSMA has bipartisan backing, critics argue it could infringe on privacy and First Amendment rights.
SC House passes social media consent bill
The South Carolina House of Representatives passed a bill that could affect children's social media use Read More:
Virginia lawmakers pass bill to limit social media use for kids
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia lawmakers have passed a bill limiting social media use for kids and teenagers under the age of 16. The legislation, passed just days before the end of the General Assembly session, seeks to address concerns over the impact of social media on children’s mental health and attention spans.
'Kids code'; Lawmakers once again seek to protect kids on social media
Under the proposed bill, it would limit addicting features that lead to constant scrolling, share youth data and promote advertisements or content that can harm children.
Alabama House Committee holds public hearing on kids’ social media bills
In recent years, more has been learned about the negative effects of too much screen time on children, especially from social media. Now, two bills in the 2025 legislative session would address that issue.
Lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for minors’ social media accounts
House File 278 would require social media companies to obtain parental authorization before allowing a child to create an account on their platform, with parents allowed to revoke access at any time.
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South Carolina bill regulating social media use for minors sparks debate over balancing online safety and parental rights
A bill aimed at protecting children from potentially harmful content online passed the South Carolina House on Wednesday ...
Wisconsin Assembly approves bill that would ban cell phones in classrooms
State Rep. Joel Kitchens, a Republican from Sturgeon Bay, authored the bill. He says it will help teachers "get the undivided ...
AG Tong recommends restrictions for children on social media apps
Tong promoted a bill that would limit the social media content children can access and restrict the use of algorithms that ...
Social Media Reacts To Bill To Rename Greenland 'Red, White And Blueland'
One person said the only thing that would make Rep. Buddy Carter's bill more absurd is if "God Bless The USA" singer Lee ...
An uphill social media fight
But it could be an uphill fight. A push to protect kids online died in the House last year because of Speaker Mike Johnson’s ...
Where Was Bill Hader? Fans Upset Over SNL50 Absence
Social media loved SNL50, but it was disappointed that Bill Hader didn't make an appearance. This is why he wasn't at the ...
California bill introduced in effort to ban sale of anti-aging products to shoppers under 18
Tween trendsetters have taken over social media with skin care routines inspiring other young kids. The proposal is South Bay ...
Meta, X and Snap submit joint letter signaling support for age verification bill to protect teens
Meta, X, and Snap Inc. signed a letter urging the South Dakota Senate Judiciary Committee to sign a bill placing new age verification restrictions on apps.