HB 5025 — An Act Concerning Minors And Social Media Accounts
HB 5025 addresses the regulation of social media accounts for minors in Connecticut. The bill focuses on age verification and parental consent requirements for social media platforms. It aims to protect minors from potential harms associated with social media use, including grooming and exposure to inappropriate content. The bill was referred to the Joint Committee on General Law for further consideration.
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