"Proposed laws restrict children's access to social media for safety concerns"

A bill that would ban children and teens from having social media accounts is moving forward at the Iowa State Capitol. The bill would ban all Iowans 18 and under from maintaining their own social media account and fine social media companies $1,000 per violation. The move comes amid national concern about the impacts of social media on the mental health of children. The bill still needs to pass a House committee before it goes to the floor.