House Bill 186, also known as the “Act relating to prohibiting use of social media platforms by children,” is a deeply flawed piece of legislation that deserves strong opposition. While its intent to protect minors online is commendable, this bill represents troubling government overreach that will carry severe negative consequences for innovation, free speech, […]
The following was sent to Nevada Senate Majority Leader Nicole Cannizzaro. Dear Senator Cannizzaro, I am writing to express my opposition to Senate Bill 63, also known as the Nevada Youth Online Safety Act, and to urge you to reject this deeply flawed legislation. While its intent in seeking to protect minors online is
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The following was sent to Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth: Dear Speaker Demuth, I am writing to express my strong opposition to Article 13. Sec. 8. [325M.335] of HF 2435, which mandates mental health warning labels and timer notifications on social media platforms. Implementing such requirements curtails individual freedom while placing a disproportionate burden
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The following was sent to Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows: Dear Speaker Burrows, My name is Jon Decker and I am a senior fellow at the Parkview Institute, an organization dedicated to supporting economic freedom. I am writing to express my deep concern and opposition to HB 4901, currently pending before the Texas legislature.
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Parkview Senior Fellow Jon Decker authored this letter voicing concern with AR SB 612. Dear Senator, I am writing to express my unequivocal opposition to Senate Bill 612 and to urge you to reject this deeply flawed legislation. While I understand its intent in seeking to protect minors online, this bill represents troubling government
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Parkview Senior Fellow Jon Decker authored this letter voicing concern with AR SB 611. Dear Senator, I am writing to express my strong opposition to Senate Bill 611, particularly as it introduces substantial constitutional challenges and practical concerns. The bill’s proposed restrictions on “addictive feed[s]” as well as its ban on targeted advertising to
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Parkview Senior Fellow Jon Decker authored this letter to Virginia House Speaker Don Scott. Dear Speaker Scott, I am writing to express my strong opposition to SB 854, particularly in light of Governor Youngkin’s recommendations, which significantly alter the bill’s scope and introduce substantial constitutional and practical concerns. The Governor’s recommendations, specifically the proposed
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Parkview Senior Fellow Jon Decker authored this letter to Colorado Governor Jared Polis. Dear Governor Polis, I am writing to express my deep concern regarding Senate Bill 25-086, “Concerning Protections for Users of Social Media,” due its potential to impose a significant and understudied financial burden on Colorado taxpayers. While the bill’s stated intent
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Jon Decker, a senior fellow at the Parkview Institute, sent this letter to legislators in Nebraska, advocating for economic freedom in the Cornhusker State. — Dear Senator, My name is Jon Decker, and I am a senior fellow at the Parkview Institute, an organization dedicated to supporting economic freedom. I am writing today to
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Much to my surprise, several weeks ago I attended a hockey game where I was seated only a few rows behind distinguished collegiate gymnast and social media influencer Livvy Dunne. While not a follower of gymnastics, her popularity is such that she was readily identifiable by the throngs of young supporters who congregated around
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