Nebraska
Nebraska Legislature passes social media age verification bill
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Nebraska lawmakers gave overwhelming approval Wednesday to a bill intended to make children safer online.
Senators voted 46-3 to pass Legislative Bill 383 after the final round of debate.
It now heads to the desk of Gov. Jim Pillen, who supports it.
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The bill requires parental consent for anyone under 18 to create a social media account.
Anyone who signs up for an account would be required to verify their age.
Social media companies could be fined up to $2,500 per violation.
The legislation also bans the use of artificial intelligence to create sexually explicit content involving children.
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