I've got some good news to share, straight from the heart. I had the distinct honor of introducing House Bill 1558 to my esteemed colleagues, and guess what? It sailed through the chamber with unanimous consent. Now, if that doesn't warm your heart, I don't know what will. I'm all about finding solutions that bring us together, and this bill? It's a shining example of bipartisan unity at its finest.
House Bill 1558 isn't just any piece of legislation. It's our bold move against the sneaky grip of social media on our young ones, especially when it comes to tobacco and nicotine. We're living in an age where a simple scroll can expose our kids to a world of harm, and it's about time we put a stop to it. This bill is our way of saying, "Not on our watch."
We're laying down the law for social media platforms operating in our great state of Mississippi. If they're going to do business here, they need to ensure their content doesn't lead our youth astray. It's all about ensuring that when our kids log on, they're not bombarded with images and links that could lead them down a rabbit hole of harmful misuse.
This bill is a testament to what we can achieve when we put our differences aside and focus on what truly matters.
Representative Blackmon (District 57)
Member of the House Technology Committee