Will Texas ban kids from TikTok, social media? Bill aiming to limit digital access advances

Texas bill aiming to limit digital access advances

Social media companies could face penalties if they knowingly allow children to use their platforms under a bill that was recently advanced by a House Committee.

Will Texas ban kids from TikTok, social media? Bill aiming to limit digital access advances

House Bill 186 would require social media platforms to verify a user’s age when they try to create accounts.

New possible laws aimed at protecting children

Oklahoma lawmakers have introduced several legislative measures aimed at regulating minors' access to social media and addressing other issues affecting teenagers. These initiatives reflect growing concerns about the impact of digital platforms on youth mental health and well being.

No go for bill to protect children through social media safeguards

A bill that gained bipartisan support in the Washington state Senate to strengthen online safety for children has failed to move forward in the House. Senate Bill 5708 came at the request of Attorney General Nick Brown’s office and would have prevented social media companies from pushing addictive feeds and sending notification alerts during certain hours to children under age 18. Gov. Bob Ferguson also backed the bill. It passed the Senate with…