A Bill to make provision to restrict access to online services, including social media, by children in certain circumstances; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
Munira WilsonLiberal Democrat
6 March 2026
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The Online Services (Age Restrictions) Bill would require online platforms to restrict access for children in certain circumstances, including on social media. It aims to improve protection for young people online by setting rules that providers must follow and by enabling related safety measures.
The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the Commons, following its first reading in February 2026. It has several further stages to go before any potential enactment.
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24 Feb 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, was scheduled to take place on Monday 9 March 2026 but has been discharged so will not take place.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 24 February 2026 through the ballot procedure.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
