Gov. Youngkin signs bill that cracks down on Va. kids’ social media use

Youngkin signs Virginia bill cracking down on kid's social media use

A new Virginia law signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin aims to reduce children's social media usage by imposing time limits.

Gov. Youngkin signs bill that cracks down on Va. kids’ social media use

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed the Consumer Data Protection Act into law last week, cracking down on the amount of time young people can spend scrolling on social media. The measure, which had bipartisan support in the state’s general assembly, bans kids under 16 from using social media for more than one hour every day. It also calls for a neutral approach to asking someone’s age when they create an account, and it says there has to be a wa…

Virginia Governor Signs into Law Bill Restricting Minors’ Use of Social Media

On May 2, 2025, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed into law a bill that amends the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act to impose significant restrictions on minors’ use of social media.Continue Reading ›