‘Losing the fight’: Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions

By: Casey Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 1,472

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days ago

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After hours of emotional testimony from frustrated parents and school leaders, an Indiana House committee is weighing whether to revive youth social media restrictions inside a wide-ranging education agency bill.

This time, however, lawmakers are considering a model aimed at parental consent and data regulation — with more onus on social media companies — rather than an outright youth social media ban that senators stripped from the bill earlier this session.

Senate Bill …

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