Virginia Governor Seeks Limits on Social Media’s Infinite Scroll

March 25, 2025, 4:09 PM UTC

Virginia lawmakers will consider prohibiting auto-play videos and endless scroll on social media platforms for young users after Gov. Glenn Youngkin late Monday recommended changes to a pending bill.

The Legislature in February passed a measure (S.B. 854) that would limit teenagers to an hour a day per social media platform unless a parent consents to boosting the time limit. The Republican governor said he approved the general purpose of the bill in a message to lawmakers but didn’t sign it. He requested they take up amendments upon reconvening April 2.

The measure lawmakers passed would cover minors ...

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