Alaska House Passes Bill Banning Social Media Access for Kids

Lawmakers in the Alaska House have passed a bill that requires age verification to access pornography websites and bans social media accounts for children under 14. The bill—HB 254, an Act Relating to Liability for Publishing or Distributing Pornography to Minors—passed on April 26 with strong bipartisan support by a vote of 33–6. Republican state Rep. Sarah Vance introduced the legislation to address the problem of how easily children can access pornography on the internet. “This premature exposure not only accelerates the sexualization of young minds but also exacerbates issues such as school bullying and fosters unrealistic self-expectations, demanding immediate legislative action,” Ms. Vance said in a statement....