Another bill wants to ban kids from social media
Lawmakers’ efforts to limit the use of social media by kids are continuing into 2025 with the Kids Off Social Media Act (KOSMA). The bill, which would prevent kids under 13 from creating social media accounts, advanced through the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday, as reported earlier by Politico.
‘Pathetic Fart’ of a Bill That Bans Kids from Social Media Moves Forward
Civil liberties groups warn that the Kids Off Social Media Act would restrict First Amendment-protected speech and lead to more invasive surveillance of all social media users.
US Senate approves KOSMA bill, sparking debate over kids’ social media access
The Senate Commerce Committee advances the KOSMA bill, banning social media for kids under 13, raising constitutional concerns.
Sen. Britt leads bipartisan bill to protect kids from social media harms
The legislation proposes a minimum age of 13 for social media accounts and aims to restrict algorithmically targeted content.
Senators revive bill to ban kids under 13 from social media
A group of influential senators are renewing efforts to ban children under 13 from social media and prohibit platforms from targeting teens with personalized recommendations, a sweeping proposal that is poised to gain steam with Republicans in control of Congress.
The big thing missing in stories about teens and social media
Social media is bad for teens, right? That's a lot of what we hear. But a recent study examined voices missing from the conversation: It's the teens.
Bill banning social media for youngsters advances
The Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation Wednesday to ban children under 13 from social media. By limiting access, the bill hopes to address youth anxiety and depression linked to social media.
Oklahoma bill aims to have teens get permission to use social media
Oklahoma bill aims to have teens get permission to use social media
OK bill banning social media for those under 16 moved closer to becoming law
House Bill 1275 by Enid Republican Chad Caldwell would prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from accessing social media without parental permission. Anyone under 18 would have to give information for age verification.
Ala. senator working to set minimum age to use social media
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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 social media platforms and that prevents social media ...
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California’s Kids’ Social Media Law Wrangling Continues, and Maryland Too!
The Ninth Circuit continued the pause on California’s SB 976 (Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act) as of late January 2025. The law was signed by Governor Newsom in September ...
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I banned TikTok and other social media for my kids. And I don't regret it. | Opinion
I notice that's also true for me as an adult. That's why I support the federal Kids Off Social Media Act, which would prevent children younger than 13 from accessing social media and prohibit ...
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Bipartisan bill proposes setting social media age minimum at 13
Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at protecting children from the ...
Terror videos that inspired Southport killer still online as social media giants fail to act
Social media platforms have snubbed demands by Yvette Cooper to remove violent videos watched by Southport killer Axel ...