Bill Would Ban Social Media for Kids Under 14 in Massachusetts, Prohibit Cellphone Use in Schools

Massachusetts lawmakers looking to usher in ‘most restrictive’ social media ban in US

Social media platforms would be required to install rigorous age-verification systems to prevent children under 14 from accessing their services

MA Student Social Media Ban Bill Among 'Most Restrictive In The Country'

The State House of Representatives will vote on a bill that would ban social media apps for all children 13 years old or younger.

Massachusetts May Ban Social Media for Under 14s in 'Most-Restrictive' Bill in the US

Massachusetts lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would ban children under 14 from using social media, in what could become one of the most stringent measures of its kind in the U.S.

Massachusetts House to vote on social media ban for young minors, restrictions for cell phone in schools

Massachusetts may join a growing list of states attempting to outright ban social media usage for young minors with the House scheduled to take up legislation addressing the issue this week. “The bill prohibits social media use for children under…

Mass. House to vote on youth social media ban, strict school cellphone ban

State lawmakers are supportive of the bans, while cities like Quincy are taking steps on their own to restrict cellphone use in schools.

Mass. House to vote on children social media ban, barring cellphones in schools - The Boston Globe

The legislation, which leaders in the House announced Monday, would prohibit social media companies from letting children under 14 years old have accounts on their platforms.