Legislation: Consent and Social Media

What is happening? Connecticut is considering a bill, Senate Bill 208 (2022 | CT) that would require parental consent for children under the age of 16 to engage in social media. The bill is expected to be amended to allow parents to remove children’s accounts.

Why is this important? children’s welfare organizations support that bill because of the mental health issues that can arise because of social media such as depression, body dysmorphia and suicidal thoughts.

How will this be important? Look for this to be replicated.

Connecticut Post | Connecticut Bill Would Require Parental Social Media Consent