Social media companies challenge SC law requiring protections for young users

By: Skylar Laird

Outlets: South Carolina Daily Gazette

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 1,145

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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COLUMBIA — Days after a bill requiring social media sites to limit certain features for children became law, a company representing major technology companies sued the state, claiming the brand new law is unconstitutional.

Gov. Henry McMaster signed the bill, dubbed the Age-Appropriate Code Design Act, into law Feb. 5, following approvals from the House and Senate.

In an effort to protect children from online predators and mental health effects, the law requires …

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