Committee advances social-media bill with AG edits; senator warns bans could backfire
Senators adopted attorney general–recommended amendments to SB 2761 SD1 to clarify definitions and conformity with Chapter 481B; Senator Awa cautioned that banning content could provoke youth to seek alternatives and emphasized parental engagement.
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The committee voted to pass SB 2761 SD1 with amendments adopting the Attorney General's suggested changes to clarify the preamble and make the bill consistent with Chapter 481B; the committee also broadened the definition of "social media platform" per the AG's guidance. The amendments aim to refine regulatory reach and address the AG's technical concerns.
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