California is considering a bill that could ban kids over 16 from riding shotgun—effectively turning driving-age teens into backseat drivers by law. The move is aimed at safety, but for teens already denied everything cool, this might just be the final insult. Next up: curfews for people with learner’s permits.

Assemblywoman Lori Wilson, who also made headlines with a gender identity custody bill, argues AB435 is about “keeping our children safe”—but critics blast it as another example of California’s overreach. The “California seat belt law” debate is sparking viral reactions.