US EditionNebraska governor proposes social media restrictions for minors
- Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and Republican lawmakers proposed four bills to protect minors from social media harms, including requiring parental consent for users under 18.
- One bill aims to ban cell phone use in schools, while another addresses the creation of deep fake child abuse images.
- The proposals would impose civil penalties on social media companies for violations, costing $2,500 each, and classify violations as felonies based on age.
- Senator Tonya Storer emphasized the need for parental control over minors' social media accounts, stating, 'The debate about social media's impact on children is, quite frankly, over.
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Sen. Mike Bohacek, R-Michiana Shores, speaks on the Senate floor on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Despite their reservations, Republican and Democrat committee members largely united Wednesday to advance legislation banning social media use by Hoosiers who haven’t yet turned 16, unless they get parental permission. Senate Bill 11 would require a social media operator like Facebook or TikTok to restrict …
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen gives State of the State address
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen is giving his State of the State address on Wednesday. The speech is expected to begin around 10 a.m. It will be streamed here on this web page. Nebraska’s 109th Legislature began last week, and Pillen has supported several bills that have been introduced. State Sen. Loren Lippincott of Central City introduced...
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Nebraska Gov, Pols Urge Social Media Limits for Minors
Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by the state attorney general and several lawmakers to propose legislation aimed at social media restrictions for minors, including needing parental consent to set up an account.
Nebraska governor proposes social media restrictions for minors
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) urged state lawmakers to support a new bill that would require parental consent for children looking to create social media accounts during a Monday news conference. “These bills will address the addictive nature of social media, prohibit the generation of [artificial intelligence] child pornography, restrict the use of phones and…
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