HB 524 — H.B. 524 Social Media Usage Modifications
HB 524 addresses social media usage modifications in Utah, focusing on consumer protection and juvenile safety. The bill is categorized under subjects including Juveniles and Social Media, indicating a focus on protecting minors from potential harms associated with social media platforms. It also touches on data and cybersecurity, suggesting a broader concern about digital platform impacts on mental health and addiction risks for minors.
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Related Legislation
Other policies covering the same harm domain