HB 6250 — Education: Curriculum; Instruction In Cyber Bullying And Harassment Prevention; Provide For. Amends 1976 Pa 451 (Mcl 380.1 - 380.1852) By Adding Sec. 1166C
HB 62 is a proposed Pennsylvania state bill that aims to regulate social media platforms and limit censorship. The bill seeks to address concerns around content moderation practices and their impact on users, particularly minors. It may include provisions related to protecting minors from harmful content, such as self-harm or suicide-related material, and could address broader issues of mental health and addiction risks associated with social media use. The bill was referred to the Communications & Technology committee for further consideration.
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