Tech Group Sues Ohio Over Law Restricting Children’s Social Media Use

Republican-Led Administration Impels Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Social Media Access

In a move to safeguard children’s mental health, the administration pushed for a measure that would require parental consent for children to access social media platforms. The Republican Lieutenant Governor, Jon Husted, stated that these platforms were deliberately addictive and harmful for kids. The law was included in an US$86.1 billion state budget bill signed into law by Republican Governor Mike DeWine in July. It is set to go into effect on January 15.