Arkansas Senate approves proposed changes to blocked social media age verification law

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Arkansas governor touts new social media age verification plan

A judge struck down an earlier version over privacy and free speech concerns

Arkansas Senate approves proposed changes to blocked social media age verification law

Sen. Missy Irvin (left), R-Mountain View, asks a question about Senate Bill 611, sponsored by Sen. Tyler Dees (right), R-Siloam Springs, on the Senate floor on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas House will consider a proposed amendment to the state’s enjoined social media age verification law after the legislation received Senate approval Monday. Additionally, the Senate will vote Tuesday on a bill that would crea…

Arkansas Senate approves proposed changes to blocked social media age verification law • Arkansas Advocate

Sen. Missy Irvin (left), R-Mountain View, asks a question about Senate Bill 611, sponsored by Sen. Tyler Dees (right), R-Siloam Springs, on the Senate floor on Monday, April 7, 2025. (Tess Vrbin/Arkansas Advocate)The Arkansas House will consider a proposed amendment to the state’s enjoined social media age verification law after the legislation received Senate approval Monday. Additionally, the Senate will vote Tuesday on a bill that would creat…

Tech Urges Youngkin to Veto Social Media Bill Over Censorship & Privacy Concerns - Chamber of Progress

As Governor Glenn Youngkin weighs new limits on minors’ access to social media platforms, Chamber of Progress urged a legislative veto in a letter warning of the bill’s consequences for the speech and privacy rights of all Virginians. Chamber of Progress testified in February that SB 854’s restrictions on content curation and its sweeping age verification mandate would threaten online privacy, limit access to age-appropriate content, and endange…

CCIA Renews Concerns Over Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act

Washington – The Computer & Communications Industry Association submitted testimony to Vermont lawmakers this week, renewing its concerns over the Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (S. 69), warning that the bill’s vague requirements and overbroad scope could compromise user privacy, free expression, and small business viability. While intended to protect children online, S. 69 would apply to many businesses beyond traditional social media …