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Senate advances social media restrictions for minors amid debate over enforceability
Summary
Senate uncircled and advanced House Bill 311, which would require parental consent for minors, prohibit design features deemed addictive to under‑16 users, and create a private right of action; senators raised legal and enforceability concerns and the bill was later tabled on third pending substitutes and fiscal coordination.
The Utah Senate took up a contentious package of social media restrictions when it uncircled second‑substitute House Bill 311 for floor debate. Sponsor presentation described a bill intended to empower parents, create a presumption of harm for minors under 16, require accessible parental‑consent mechanisms from service providers, and bar design features the sponsor said are intended to create addictive use among minors.
Sponsor summary and enforcement framework The sponsor told senators the bill includes a private right of action allowing parents to seek damages…
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