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House passes restrictions on social media to safeguard underage users

By Tim Walker
Rep. Peggy Scott debates against a proposed amendment to HF4138 during a May 12 Floor Session. The bill would establish account requirements on social media platforms for children under age 16. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
Rep. Peggy Scott debates against a proposed amendment to HF4138 during a May 12 Floor Session. The bill would establish account requirements on social media platforms for children under age 16. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

A fundamental redesign of the look and feel of the content in a child’s social media feeds received strong House support Tuesday.

“No more ads, no more push notifications, no more infinite scrolling … and the strongest privacy protections,” Rep. Peggy Scott (R-Andover) said.

She believes children are especially vulnerable to the dangers posed by social media and need extra protection and therefore sponsors HF4138, which would require age monitoring and verification for social media platforms, parental approval, and specific treatment of accounts for children under age 16 related to addictive features, paid advertising, and the creation and termination of accounts.

Passed 132-2, the amended bill next goes to the Senate.
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