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Virginia Limits Kids' Social Media to One Hour Daily

6/5/2025

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Virginia's new law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, restricts social media use to just one hour a day for kids under 16, aiming to combat rising screen time and enhance mental well-being. Set to kick in January, it mandates age verification on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, sparking worries about enforcement and potential loopholes.

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Virginia's new law, signed by Gov. Glenn Youngkin, restricts social media use to just one hour a day for kids under 16, aiming to combat rising screen time and enhance mental well-being. Set to kick in January, it mandates age verification on platforms like Instagram and TikTok, sparking worries about enforcement and potential loopholes.