Tech Giants Sue Ohio Over New Social Media Law

NetChoice argues the law, requiring parental consent for children's use of social media, infringes on free speech.

• A trade group representing major tech companies including TikTok, Meta, and X has filed a lawsuit against Ohio over a new law that requires parental consent for children to use social media apps.
• The law, which is set to take effect on January 15, was part of an $86.1 billion state budget bill signed into law by Republican Governor Mike DeWine in July.
• The NetChoice trade group argues that the law unconstitutionally impedes free speech and is overbroad and vague.
• The law also requires social media companies to provide parents with their privacy guidelines, so families can know what content will be censored or moderated on their child's profile.
• NetChoice has previously won lawsuits against similar restrictions in California and Arkansas.

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