Note to Press – State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis), chair of the House Education Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Indiana Attorney General's announcement that Indiana and other states reached a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., to pay the state up to $419 million and implement safety reforms for children on Facebook and Instagram. Behning authored a new law during the 2026 legislative session that creates a framework to protect minors on social media, including parental consent for children under age 16 to open accounts and restrictions on harmful features.
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – "This historic agreement has been a long time coming for Hoosier families whose children were adversely affected by these social media platforms. I'm pleased to see that under this settlement Facebook and Instagram will be required to add several features designed to better protect young Hoosiers from known harms on these platforms and give parents additional tools that help ensure their children can use them in a safer, more responsible way. I hope to see other social media companies follow suit so that future generations can use their products in a way that doesn't jeopardize their well-being."
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State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) represents House District 91,
which includes a portion of Marion County.
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