HB 254 — Consumer Protection – Social Media Regulation and Safety for Children
HB 254 is a Maryland state bill introduced in the 2023 legislative session that focuses on regulating social media platforms to enhance child safety. The bill aims to establish protections for minors using social media, potentially addressing issues such as age verification, content moderation, and safety measures against grooming or exploitation. The bill is currently under review, with a scheduled hearing on February 22, 2023.
Related Incidents
Same harm domain, actors and location may differ
14-year-old girl groomed via social media by Sydney private school teacher leading to child abuse material charges
12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
13-year-old Louisiana girl exposed to AI-generated nude deepfake images leading to expulsion and federal lawsuit against school district
12-year-old girl groomed and coerced into self-harm and producing child sexual abuse materials via social media in New Jersey
Related Legislation
Other policies covering the same harm domain