NC ban on ‘addictive’ social media for children under 14 one vote away from governor’s desk

By: Brandon Kingdollar

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: June 10, 2026

Words: 422

Last Updated: 1 day, 6 hours ago

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The North Carolina Senate unanimously passed a bill Wednesday barring children under 14 from creating accounts on social media apps the state deems “addictive,” opening platforms up to fines and litigation if they fail to comply.

House Bill 301 sets out various criteria for whether social media should be considered addictive, including whether 10% of users under 16 are spending two or more hours a day on the app, as well as whether it …

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