Committee hears split testimony on HB 4388 requiring third‑party age verification and parental authorization for minors online
Representative Tisdell's HB 4388 would require third‑party age verification and parental control for minors' online accounts; proponents said the bill protects children who cannot consent, while industry and civil‑liberties witnesses warned of First Amendment, privacy and implementation concerns and cited litigation in other states.
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Representative Tisdell presented House Bill 4388 as a protection for minors who cannot legally consent to contracts, arguing the bill would give parents authority to manage their children's online accounts and delay early exposure to social media. He said the measure requires third‑party age verification so parents must create accounts for minors and can access children’s accounts and messages.
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