Tag: mental-health
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Virginia Moves to Put Parents Back in Charge of Teen Social Media Use
Virginia is set to implement a new law targeting excessive social media use by children under 16, effective January 1, 2026. Senate Bill 854 establishes daily time limits, requires parental consent for adjustments, and enforces age verification. Supporters view it as a necessary protective measure, while critics argue it infringes on free speech.
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Henrico County Approves Animal Cruelty Registry — What It Means for Public Safety and Why Citizens Should Pay Attention
Henrico County has become the first county in Central Virginia to launch a public animal cruelty registry, giving shelters and citizens a new tool to prevent convicted abusers from obtaining pets. Approved unanimously by the Board of Supervisors on December 2, the registry will list individuals convicted of felony-level animal cruelty offenses after July 1,…
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Could a ‘Three Strikes’ Law for Custody Interference Pass in Maryland or Virginia?
The Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 2794, enhancing penalties for repeated child custody interference, potentially categorizing the third offense as a felony. Discussion arises regarding the feasibility of similar laws in states like Maryland, with its progressive but lenient family court system, and Virginia, where bipartisan support for child protection is growing.
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Florida Launches First Office of Parental Rights — Will Maryland, Virginia, or D.C. Follow Its Lead?
In a bold move that could ripple far beyond state lines, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced the launch of the Office of Parental Rights (OPR) — a first-of-its-kind initiative that puts parents at the center of state-level justice and oversight. Touted as a tool to “empower parents and protect children,” the OPR is…
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