HF 5452 — Use Of Social Media For Minors Ages 15 And Younger Regulated, And Anonymous Age Verification Required For Websites Harmful To Minors
HF 5452 proposes to regulate the use of social media for minors aged 15 and younger and require anonymous age verification for websites that are harmful to minors. The bill is part of Minnesota's 2023-2024 legislative session and falls under the subjects of children and minors, consumer protection, and telecommunications and information technology. The bill was recently added to by author Zeleznikar.
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