Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to concur with house amendments and pass a bill that requires social media companies get parental permission before letting children younger than 16 create accounts in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Requires social media companies to get parental permission before letting children younger than 16 create accounts in the state of Georgia or potentially face lawsuits (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Prohibits the use of social media on school computers and school internet (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Establishes new state public and private school anti-bullying policies and rules  (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Specifies the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2025 (Part IV, Sec. 4-1).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that requires social media companies get parental permission for minors 16 and under to create accounts in the state of Georgia.

Highlights:

• Requires social media companies to get parental permission before letting children younger than 16 create accounts in the state of Georgia or potentially face lawsuits (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Prohibits the use of social media on school computers and school internet (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Establishes new state public and private school anti-bullying policies and rules  (Part II, Sec. 2-1).

• Specifies the provisions of this bill shall take effect July 1, 2025 (Part IV, Sec. 4-1).

Full Bill Text