NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill that would prevent certain teens from signing up for social media accounts in Tennessee.
As it was making its way through the legislature, the bill, HB1891/SB2097, had bipartisan support.
The bill allows anyone 18 years or older to make a social media account without an adult. If they are under 18, they must have parental consent. It also allows parents to supervise their child’s account with certain controls.
There’s no specification for how the age verifications would look. That’s up to each social media company.
Lawmakers have pointed out other states have similar laws but have been sued by companies who said it’s a burden for them. Tennessee lawmakers said this legislation would work with the companies.
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