Parental

Ohio Federal Judge Issues Temporary Injunction on Law Mandating Parental Consent for Children’s Online Accounts

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Columbus, Ohio – An Ohio federal judge has issued a temporary injunction on a new state law that requires social media platforms and other websites to obtain parental consent before allowing children to open accounts. The law, which was set to take effect immediately, has been put on hold pending further legal consideration. The decision comes in response to a lawsuit filed by major tech companies, including Facebook and Twitter. They argue that the law, known as the Parental Consent Act, violates the First Amendment rights of children and restricts the ability of platforms to … Read more

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Children’s Social Media Use

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order to halt the enforcement of a pending Ohio law that would require children to obtain parental consent before using social media apps. The order, issued by U.S. District Court Judge Algenon Marbley, came after NetChoice, a trade group representing major tech companies such as TikTok, Snapchat, and Meta, filed a lawsuit arguing that the law violates free speech rights and is overly broad and vague. Judge Marbley stated that while the intention to protect children is commendable, it is unlikely that Ohio will … Read more

Ohio Judge Halts Enforcement of Parental Consent Law, Protecting Social Media Access for Minors

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CINCINNATI, Ohio – A judge has issued a temporary block on a new Ohio law requiring parental consent for minors to use social media platforms. The decision comes amid ongoing debate over the regulation of online activities for young people. The legislation, known as House Bill 33, was set to go into effect on July 1st, but Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Charles Kubicki Jr. halted its implementation pending further legal review. The law would have required individuals under the age of 18 to obtain parental consent in order to create and maintain accounts on … Read more

Social Media Trade Group Takes Legal Action Against New Ohio Law Requiring Parental Consent for Minors

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Columbus, Ohio – A trade group representing multiple social media sites has filed a lawsuit to block a new law in Ohio that would require companies to obtain verifiable parental consent for children under 16. The law, known as the Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act, is set to take effect on January 15. Trade group NetChoice, which counts Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and others among its clients, claims that the law is unconstitutional. This is not the first time NetChoice has taken legal action against states that have enacted laws regulating social media use … Read more