Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Bill Requiring Parental Permission for Social Media Accounts

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Louisiana is the latest state to require persons under 18 years old to have their parents’ permission to create an online account.

Over the past year, legislators across the country have been increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on the mental health of children, encouraging a wave of proposed online safety laws for minors.