Ohio Law on Social Media Use Blocked by Federal Judge

Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Social Media Use Blocked by Federal Judge

Chief U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley in Columbia has halted the implementation of an Ohio law that mandates social media companies to obtain parental consent before allowing children under 16 to use their platforms. The law, known as the Social Media Parental Notification Act, was passed by the state’s legislature in July but has faced opposition from tech industry trade group NetChoice, which claimed it violated minors’ free speech rights.