2024 House Bill 450: AN ACT relating to the protection of minors.

HB 450 aims to protect minors on social media by requiring parental consent for any account holding minors. The bill would also require companies to offer forms of parental supervision including the ability to view all posts and messages, control settings, and monitor the time their kids spend on the platform.

KSVT believes all students should be taught to use technology effectively and supports any initiative to reduce cyber bullying and harassment. However, for minors who can safely manage their own account, or who may not have parental figures in their lives who could grant them permission to have an account, this bill might be more of a hassle than a help.