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Massachusetts House Passing Youth Social Media Ban Over Privacy Concerns

The Massachusetts House of Representatives is passing a youth social media ban over privacy concerns. 

 

The bill passed on a 125 to 25 vote on Wednesday.  It prohibits social media use by children under 14 and requires parental consent for users aged 14 and 15. 

 

If the bill passes, Massachusetts would be the 18th state to ban or restrict kids' access to social media. 

 

The bill leans on the attorney general to write regulations, but doesn't restrict any particular social media platforms.

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