State trying again to regulate social media for Ohioans under 16

Ohio lawmakers again push for parental consent for apps

(The Center Square) – Children and teens who want to add social media apps to their phones, tablets and computers could soon be forced to get their parents' permission first.

Ohio Republicans propose new social media age verification plan

Ohio state Rep. Melanie Miller, R-Ashland, introducing age verification legislation. (Photo by Nick Evans, Ohio Capital Journal.)Two Republican Ohio state lawmakers want to ensure kids under 16 can’t join social media apps without parental consent. They contend kids face an avalanche of content from likes and friend requests to cyberbullying and sextortion. Their proposal will help parents protect their kids, they say. If all that sounds familia…

State trying again to regulate social media for Ohioans under 16

Ohio Republicans have introduced a plan to require parental consent before Ohioans under the age of 16 download an app after the state’s first attempt

Nebraska kids would need parent's permission to use social media under governor-backed bill

Nebraska kids who want to post or scroll on social would need to get a parent's permission under a governor-backed bill that will come up for debate in the Legislature.

Lawmakers consider bill requiring minors to get parents' permission to use social media

South Carolina proposes a bill for parental consent and age verification for minors accessing social media platforms, sparking privacy concerns.