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 responsible for enforcing the act, with up to a $50,000 penalty on social media sites for each violation.
Alabama Senator Katie Britt has proposed her own legislation at the federal level banning children 13 and under from social media. Titled the 'Kids Off Social Media Act,' the bill would also prevent social media companies from using algorithms to recommend content to children 17 and under.
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