Senate passes SMART KIDS bill barring under-18s from social media platforms
The Senate on Thursday, October 8, approved on third and final reading Senate Bill No. 2424, the SMART KIDS Act, which would bar anyone under 18 from social media and other high-risk online platforms, GMA News and Rappler reported. Platforms would face fines of P5 million to P20 million per violation, GMA News said. Senator Risa Hontiveros cast the lone vote against, favoring tiered access by age. The bill now goes to the House.
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- Inquirer โ Senate approves bill restricting social media use by minors
- ABS-CBN News โ Senate OKs bill restricting social media use among minors
- GMA News โ Senate passes social media ban for children below 16 on final reading
- Rappler โ Senate OKs bill banning those below 18 years old from social media