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AB 1709
Coverage of AB 1709 in the Nexus archive.
- California bill that would bar social media access for kids under 16 continues to advance
A California bill (AB 1709) that would prohibit social media platforms from allowing users under 16 to create or maintain accounts is advancing through the legislature. Authored by Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal, the bill requires platforms to implement measures to prevent underage access.