As substituted on 3/25/2026: - Prohibits operators from providing algorithmically curated “addictive feeds” to users unless the operator uses commercially reasonable methods to determine the user is an adult or obtains verifiable parental consent for a minor. - Prohibits sending notifications related to addictive feeds to minors between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., and between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on weekdays from September 1 through May 31. - Restricts the use of any information collected for age verification or parental consent and requires its deletion after use. - Authorizes the Attorney General to enforce the act through civil action, with fines of up to $5,000 per violation, and to create a public complaint website. - The 3/25/2026 substitution requires “commercially reasonable and technically feasible” age assurance methods. Adds a definition for addictive feed and exempts commercial reviews or transactions, amends the knowledge standard for minor status. Clarifies the prohibition on push notifications.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | H | referred to Committee on Communications and Technology |
Apr 29, 2026 | H | read a first time |
Apr 29, 2026 | H | received on 04/29/2026 |
Apr 29, 2026 | S | PASSED ROLL CALL # 63 YEAS 20 NAYS 17 EXCUSED 0 NOT VOTING 0 |
Apr 29, 2026 | S | SUBSTITUTE (S-2) OFFERED |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | PLACED ON IMMEDIATE PASSAGE |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | RULES SUSPENDED |
Mar 25, 2026 | S | PLACED ON ORDER OF THIRD READING WITH SUBSTITUTE (S-1) |
| Last Action | Apr 29, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2025 |
| Bill Type | Bill |
| Created | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Updated | Apr 30, 2026 |