Alabama house proposes bill banning children from using social media

Alabama house proposes bill banning children from using social media

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- A bill has been introduced in the Alabama House of Representatives that would prevent children 16 and younger from creating social media accounts. HB235 would require social media platforms to implement an age verification process. The bill was sponsored by Rep. David Faulkner and co-sponsored by 3 other representatives. The requirements would take effect Jan. 1, 2026. The Attorney General of Alabama would be responsib…

Senate Committee Advances Controversial Bill to Keep Kids Off Social Media

American legislators have floated yet another law to ban children from accessing social media. This week, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation prohibiting children under 13 from social media.

Sen. Britt’s legislation to limit kids on social media passes Commerce Committee

U.S. Senator Katie Britt’s, R-Ala., bipartisan legislation to protect kids from the impacts of social media usage Wednesday passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee. Senator Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Chairman of the committee, selected the Kids Off Social Media Act as the first legislative markup in the 119th Congress, showcasing Senate Republicans’ commitment to addressing effects of Big Tech. Senators Cruz and Britt’s legislation would set a minim…

Senate committee advances Schatz-Cruz bill to set age limits for social media use

A Senate committee on Wednesday advanced a measure led by US Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) that aims to establish a minimum age of 13 for using … Full story here. More Sen. Schatz News Published by mauinow.com The post Senate committee advances Schatz-Cruz bill to set age limits for social media use appeared first on Quorum Call.