NetChoice Pans N.Y. Plan to Limit Social Media

New York state legislation to limit “addictive” social media features for children and teens is unconstitutional, NetChoice said Wednesday. Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Attorney General Letitia James (D) and state legislators announced the bills earlier that day (see 2310110048). “It’s unfortunate for New Yorkers that the state is denying parents their right to raise their children as they deem appropriate, all while ignoring the simple steps of working with schools and community leaders to educate students and adults how to use social media in a safe and responsible manner,” said NetChoice General Counsel Carl Szabo. “Instead of adopting the successful approach of Virginia and Florida to educate students, New York is following the same unconstitutional approach as California and Arkansas.”