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Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

House File 278 requires social media companies to obtain parental permission for minors to create accounts, allowing parents to revoke access at any time.
Violating companies can face a civil action by the state attorney general, with penalties of up to $1,000 per violation.
Some advocates raised concerns about data privacy and the feasibility of the bill's implementation.
Supporters believe the bill is necessary to protect children from sex trafficking and mental health issues linked to social media.

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Bill to require parental permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

A House Committee could soon take up a bill that would require anyone under 18 years old to get a parent's permission to create a social media account. Ophelia Jacobson from KCCI in Des Moines shows us the fight to try to get this passed.

16 hours ago·Cedar Rapids, United States

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Lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for minors’ social media accounts

Supporters said a bill in the Iowa House requiring parental consent for minors to create social media accounts was a necessary step to protect children from sex trafficking and predators. But some speakers at a subcommittee meeting Wednesday said the…

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Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

The Iowa House passed a similar bill in 2024, but it died in the Senate.

1 day ago·Des Moines, United States

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Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

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Bill to require parental permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

Bill to require parental permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

Lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for minors’ social media accounts

Lawmakers consider requiring parental consent for minors’ social media accounts

Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

Bill requiring parents' permission for kids to use social media advances out of House subcommittee

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