Indiana lawmakers have approved new limits on how Hoosier teens use social media.

The House voted 67-28 to advance Senate Bill 199. The measure targets platforms using addictive algorithms and meeting certain company size thresholds.

Rep. Bob Behning, R-Indianapolis, a sponsor of the bill, said the goal is tighter guardrails for younger users.

"It really restricts and provides some controls for our students that are 16 years of age and below," Behning explained. "And actually requires parental consent to have access to the largest platforms out there."

Supporters said the bill gives parents more oversight. Opponents support protecting minors but said combining the policy with higher education changes muddies the issue. The bill now returns to the Indiana Senate. The House also amended the measure to raise the age threshold from 16 to 17.

Rep. Matt Pierce, D-Bloomington, said the idea deserves deeper review.

"On the social media piece, I think that really should have been a stand-alone bill that had a lot of examination," Pierce emphasized. "I support the policy goal of the bill to protect our kids from addictive social media, but I'm not convinced that this particular approach is actually going to get us where we need to be."

Republicans argued the measure fits within the state’s broader role in regulating activities for minors and protecting families. Lawmakers must now reconcile differences before the session adjourns.