Ohio proposal would require verified parental consent before kids use social media
by NATALIE COMER | WSYX Staff
FILE- This combination of 2017-2022 photos shows the logos of Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat on mobile devices. (AP Photo)
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) —
Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted is leading a new proposal that would require certain online companies to obtain verified parental consent before letting kids use their platforms.
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The Social Media Parental Notification Act was submitted as part of Gov. Mike DeWine's 2023-2024 executive budget presented to the Ohio General Assembly last week.
This includes Facebook, Instagram, Youtube, TikTok, Snapchat and online gaming companies.
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It does not include online shopping.
Parental consent would be for any kids under 16 years old.
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Additional information can be found here.
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