HB 645 — Social Media Platforms - Vloggers and Video Content Featuring Minors
HB 645 addresses the regulation of social media platforms concerning vloggers and video content featuring minors. The bill aims to protect minors by imposing requirements on platforms to ensure appropriate safeguards when minors are featured in video content. It is currently under review in the Maryland General Assembly.
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