An Ovid mother whose 12-year-old daughter died by suicide in 2024 was in Lansing Wednesday as Michigan Senate hearings began on a new legislative package aimed at protecting children on social media and holding tech companies accountable.
- An Ovid mother was in Lansing as Michigan Senate hearings began on the Kids Over Clicks legislative package, which aims to protect children on social media.
- Charay Gadd shared the story of her daughter London, who died by suicide at 12 years old, saying dangerous social media content contributed to her death.
- The legislation includes Senate Bills 757 through 760, which would mandate stricter data privacy and safety settings for minors and give parents more control over their children’s online accounts.
WATCH: Ovid mom speaks out as social media safety hearings begin
Michigan mom speaks out as social media safety hearings begin
Charay Gadd traveled to the state capital to share the story of her daughter, London, who she believes was exposed to dangerous content on social media that contributed to her death.
“As you can tell London was beautiful,” Gadd told me.
Gadd believes the platforms themselves are built in ways that harm children…