Connecticut Legislators Propose Bill Limiting Childhood Social Media Use

CT leaders support youth social media legislation

A kid uses his phone as he waits to cross the street.(Rick Rycroft / AP)Connecticut officials announced they will propose state legislation to protect youth on social media.Governor Ned Lamont and state Attorney General William Tong met with other lawmakers on Wednesday to outline a bill they said would require social media companies to prohibit minors' access to platforms without parental consent. They said the bill is part of an ongoing effort…

Connecticut legislators propose bill limiting childhood social media use

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) and a bipartisan group of state legislators are pushing for stricter controls on the use of social media by children. The push is part of an effort from both red and blue states to try to respond to a mental health crisis that has impacted younger [...]

Connecticut lawmakers want to rescue kids from social media’s addictive algorithms. Here’s how

With children increasingly glued to their cellphones, Connecticut legislators are hoping to reduce potential harm with restrictions for those under 18.

As youth social media addiction worsens, top Connecticut officials propose new laws

The proposed legislation would stop social media companies from exposing children and teens to harmful and addictive algorithms. Other steps are being taken too.

Connecticut Democrats to bring back legislation giving parents control over social media

Democrats plan to revive a proposal to give parents greater control over how children use social media.   “If they don’t like what we’re going to protect the kids, what is your plan to protect the kids?” Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Connecticut) said. “Otherwise, we’ll keep going with this.”   Leaders of the legislature’s General Law Committee joined Lamont for a press conference at...

CT lawmakers want to rescue kids from social media’s addictive algorithms. Here’s how

CT lawmakers seeking social media restrictions to help protect children's mental health from addictive algorithms