Colorado teens would receive social media pop-up notifications nudging them to stop scrolling under a bill awaiting action by Gov. Jared Polis (D).
The legislation (HB 24-1136) differs from other state measures to protect youth online with a focus on educating minors and parents rather than restricting their access. Backers say it’s a public health pathway that will lead people to make better decisions about social media use and its potential consequences.
States including Georgia and Florida recently enacted laws requiring parental consent for teens on social media, while several pending bills copy a California law focused on ...