Age Restrictions for Social Media

As social media platforms continue to shape how young people connect and communicate, states are taking a closer look at how to protect minors online. This brief explores growing legislative efforts — including the first-in-the-nation Utah law — that require app stores to verify a user’s age and obtain parental consent for minors. It highlights privacy concerns, free speech considerations, and the challenges of regulating global tech companies at the state level, while outlining next steps Delaware lawmakers may consider.