Georgia Republicans Propose Requiring Parental Consent for Kids to Create Social Media Accounts

Georgia lawmakers plan to introduce a bill modeled after Louisiana's law that would mandate parental permission for children under 18 to open social media accounts.
The proposal comes after similar laws passed in Arkansas, Texas, Utah, and other states due to concerns about the impact of social media on kids.
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has warned of the potential harms and lack of safety protections for children on social media platforms.
While federal law already prohibits children under 13 from using social media, the new measures aim to provide additional safeguards for minors.
Critics argue the laws could infringe on free speech and raise questions about how age verification would work in practice.