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
5 May 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 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.
This Bill will therefore make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
