Ontario 44-1 Parliament Status: Introduced 1 I cosponsors

Bill 138 — Social Media Age Restriction Plan Act

Last action — Ordered for Second Reading

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Legislative Assembly
  4. 4
    To Executive
  5. 5
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

Low chance

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In plain language

This bill establishes age restrictions for social media usage.

The bill requires social media platforms to verify the age of users and restrict access for those under a certain age. It aims to protect minors from inappropriate content.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families may have more control over their children's access to social media.

Bill Text

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Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 124 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (124)

124 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors Bill 138?
Bill 138 is sponsored by Robin Lennox (New Democratic Party of Ontario).
What is the current status of Bill 138?
This bill has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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