One year after Indiana policymakers enacted a law requiring pornography websites to verify users’ ages, a new bill seeks to further restrict Hoosiers under age 16 from creating social media accounts without “verified” parental permission.

Indiana lawmakers are weighing a bill that would require parental consent before Hoosiers under age 16 can access social media. Senate Bill 11 would ban young people from social media websites unless their parents explicitly give them permission − and could open up social media companies to legal action if they don't enforce the rules.

Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.

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