HF 526 — A Bill For An Act Relating To Social Media Users Under Eighteen Years Of Age, Making Penalties Applicable, And Including Applicability Provisions
HF 526 is an Iowa bill addressing social media use by minors under eighteen years of age. The bill introduces provisions related to social media account management and penalties for violations. It was renumbered as HF 712 after being approved by a committee on April 10, 2023, and is currently under review in the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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