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Wisconsin Bills to Regulate Minors' Social Media Stall in Senate

4/2/2026

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Wisconsin lawmakers proposed two bipartisan bills to regulate minors' social media use, focusing on age verification and privacy settings.
The bills would prevent targeted advertising and require parental consent for minors' accounts.
They stalled in the Senate, despite bipartisan support.
Concerns about minors' mental health have intensified after rulings against Meta and Google harming children.
Gubernatorial candidates are calling for stronger online youth protections, while trade groups oppose the measures.

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Story summary

Wisconsin lawmakers proposed two bipartisan bills to regulate minors' social media use, focusing on age verification and privacy settings.
The bills would prevent targeted advertising and require parental consent for minors' accounts.
They stalled in the Senate, despite bipartisan support.
Concerns about minors' mental health have intensified after rulings against Meta and Google harming children.
Gubernatorial candidates are calling for stronger online youth protections, while trade groups oppose the measures.