Gov. Bill Lee signs social media age verification bill into law

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Gov. Bill Lee signs social media age verification bill into law

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — All social media companies operating in Tennessee will soon be required to get parental permission for those under 18 years old to use their platforms. Friday afternoon, Gov. Bill Lee signed the bill, passed by the Tennessee General Assembly this term. The bill requires social media companies like Meta, X, Snapchat and more to "verify the age of an individual who attempts to become an account holder, at the time the ind…