Neb. Age-Verification Bill Becomes Law; Kids Code Measure in Final Debate
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen (R) signed a bill requiring social media platforms to verify ages and not allow those younger than 18 to have accounts unless their parents give consent, the governor’s office said Tuesday.
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The legislature passed LB-383 on May 14. Pillen and Attorney General Mike Hilgers (R) endorsed LB-383 and other kids safety measures back in January (see 2501220041).
Another Pillen-endorsed bill (LB-504), which would require an age-appropriate design code, is pending in the Nebraska legislature. LB-504 “has been advanced to the final round of debate,” said the governor’s office.