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Senate debate begins on social‑media age limits for minors; sponsors to refine draft
Summary
Senate Bill 11, which would restrict social‑media access for minors without verifiable parental consent, drew mixed testimony. Supporters urged restrictions to address youth mental health; civil‑liberties groups warned of constitutional problems and litigation. The committee plans to consider stakeholder amendments before voting.
Senate Bill 11, a proposed restriction on minors’ access to certain social‑media platforms absent verifiable parental consent, drew both support from religious and child‑advocacy groups and opposition from civil‑liberties and technology analysts at the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee.
Sponsor overview: The bill’s sponsor told the committee the aim is not to police content but to limit unsupervised social‑media use by under‑16 minors and to provide parents tools to control access. The draft handed out to senators narrows the definition of "social media operator" and removes previously proposed private causes of action. The sponsor said the attorney general would have enforcement authority and that the committee intends to add a 30‑day cure period to allow platforms to fix compliance issues before civil penalties are sought.
Supporters’ testimony:…
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