Bill to ban social media for some teens set for NC senate committee hearing
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By Emily Walkenhorst
Published on April 29, 2026.
North Carolina lawmakers are considering a bill that would ban social media for some teenagers, House Bill 301, which would require social media companies to delete any accounts held by those under the age of 13 and 14. The bill has already passed the House and is set to be debated in the Senate's education committee. The measure is aimed at addressing concerns about the ease some children younger than 13 have had in creating accounts and perceived harms of social media use.
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