Texas Bill teria proibido as mídias sociais por menores: eis como

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Texas was poised to enact one of the most stringent social media regulations for minors, which would have banned individuals under 18 from accessing social platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and X. However, the legislation failed to pass due to procedural issues when the state legislature concluded its session before a crucial vote.

The legislation, known as House Bill 186, aimed to require age verification for all new social media accounts and allow parents to request the deletion of their children’s accounts. Platforms would have been mandated to remove accounts within 10 days or face fines and lawsuits. Proponents argued that the bill aimed to mitigate the mental health risks associated with social media use among teenagers.

Despite passing the Texas House of Representatives, the bill still required approval from the Texas Senate and the governor’s signature. Similar legislation in Utah was previously blocked by a federal judge, and ongoing legal battles in Florida highlight the challenges of enforcing such laws.

The proposed law, if passed, would have taken effect on September 1, 2025, with penalties enforced from January 1, 2026.

Legal experts suggest that the legislation could have faced significant legal challenges, similar to previous attempts to regulate social media for minors. The U.S. Supreme Court has yet to rule on the legality of such laws, which could influence future enforcement efforts at both the state and federal levels.

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