Nebraska Republican Gov. Jim Pillen was joined by the state attorney general and several lawmakers to propose legislation aimed at social media restrictions for minors, including needing parental consent to set up an account.

Pillen, AG Mike Hilgers and a host of state lawmakers proposed four bills aimed at protecting kids at a press conference in Lincoln, Nebraska, on Monday, including the “Parental Rights in Social Media Act,” modeled after Florida legislation.

“Just as a parent must consent for a child to get their ears pierced, (consent) should also be required for access to platforms that collect personal data and expose children to potential harm,” said state Sen. Tanya Storer, who will introduce the legislation.

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