Indiana takes aim at youth use of phones and social media; communities need to follow through

By: Tami Silverman

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: July 6, 2026

Words: 943

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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In the most recent legislative session, Indiana lawmakers demonstrated a desire to take meaningful steps to address concerns about youth safety and well-being in online spaces. The proposals debated focused on strengthening parental involvement, improving age verification, and limiting features on social media platforms that can be especially addictive or manipulative.

These discussions were shaped by consistent input from parents, educators, and youth advocates, as well as alarms raised by online exploitation cases. Although …

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