Relates to the definition of "protected consumer"

This bill amends the definition of a "protected consumer" in the general business law to include any individual under the age of eighteen. The change specifically affects the rules for placing security freezes on consumer accounts, expanding eligibility to cover minors aged sixteen through seventeen who were previously excluded. By updating the age threshold, the legislation ensures that teenagers can access the same account protection services as younger children and adults. The law is designed to clarify who qualifies for these protections without altering the underlying security freeze process itself.