Michigan bill would restrict social media use for those under 18

Michigan lawmakers are once again debating setting an age limit for social media use.

Under the legislation, social media companies with more than 5 million users would be required to verify that new and current users are 18 or older. If they’re not, a parent or guardian must consent to the minor having an account.

The proposal would also require social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat and others to implement a usage curfew for minors, give parents access to their child’s account and provide parents tools to limit their child’s daily social media use.

The requirements for social media companies are ultimately aimed at giving parents more authority to intervene in the growing youth mental health crisis caused by frequent social media use, the bill sponsor, sta