Senate bill introduced that would require parental consent for youth social media use
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Senator [Name not provided in source] has introduced the Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026. The bill would require social media platforms to obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing minors to create accounts or use their services.
Why it matters: This would change the legal requirements for how social media companies verify age and manage minor accounts, though its actual impact depends on how the rules are written and enforced later.
Who it affects
- Social media companies and platform developers
This information comes from Congress.gov; please consult the full text of the bill before relying on it for legal or compliance purposes.
Agency: Senate
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document