Virginia’s Social Media Time‑Limit Law for Minors Blocked: Key Takeaways

On February 27, 2026, a federal court in Virginia issued a decision with significant implications for state efforts to regulate minors’ use of social media. In NetChoice v. Jay Jones, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of Virginia Senate Bill 854, a statute that would have imposed daily time limits on minors’ access to social media platforms.... By: DLA Piper