Oklahoma House passes bill restricting social media use for kids under 16, requiring ID verification.

The Oklahoma House has passed a bill restricting social media access for children under 16. The bill requires age verification through government-issued ID and imposes a $2,500 fine for violations. Users aged 16 to 17 would need parental consent. It aims to protect children's mental health and privacy. The bill now heads to the Senate. Meanwhile, North Carolina has proposed similar legislation, banning accounts for those under 14 and requiring parental consent for 14 to 15-year-olds, with higher fines for violations.