HB 6479 — An Act Concerning Minors And Social Media
HB 6479 is a Connecticut bill addressing the regulation of social media platforms concerning minors. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on General Law on January 24, 2025, and is currently under review. It aims to establish safeguards for children on social media platforms, potentially covering issues such as age verification and platform accountability for content affecting minors.
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