HB 1/SB 1788 - Stifling Freedom of Expression Online and Restricting Minor’s Free Speech

Stifles freedom of expression online by requiring all users, including adults, to verify their age by providing a photoID or other age-verification documentation before using existing social media accounts or opening new ones.

Stifles freedom of expression online by requiring all users, including adults, to verify their age by providing a photoID or other age-verification documentation before using existing social media accounts or opening new ones. Prohibits minors under 16 from creating social media accounts on certain platforms and deletes any existing accounts, regardless of whether a minor’s parent consents to their children using such platforms. Levies penalties on social media platforms for failure to restrict minors’ access.