Use of social media regulated for minors ages 15 and younger, and anonymous age verification required for websites harmful to minors.

HF 1875 restricts social media access for minors in Minnesota. It prohibits social media platforms from allowing children under 14 to create accounts, requiring immediate termination of existing accounts (with a 90-day dispute period) and permanent deletion of personal data. For 14-15 year olds, platforms must obtain parental consent for account creation or maintenance; without consent, accounts must be terminated after 90 days. The bill also requires anonymous age verification for websites deemed harmful to minors, meaning platforms must confirm a user’s age without collecting personal information. These rules apply to platforms meeting specific criteria, including features like infinite scrolling or autoplay.