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Story summary
- The Virginia law, effective January 1, 2026, limits social media use for minors under 16 to one hour daily.
- The law requires social media companies to verify user ages.
- Virginia delegates Wendell Walker and Sam Rasoul say the policy addresses social media addiction and youth mental health.
- Parents can adjust usage limits, and local parents express support for the measure.
- Legal challenges from industry groups continue over the law's constitutionality.
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