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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jeff Amy

Georgia kids would need parental permission to join social media if Senate Republicans get their way

Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

Georgia could join other states requiring children to have their parents' explicit permission to create social media accounts.

Two top Republicans in the Georgia state Senate — Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and Sen. Jason Anavitarte of Dallas — said in a Monday news conference they will seek to pass such a law in 2024. The proposal could also restrict accounts on other online services.

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