Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability.
Summary
Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors; civil liability. Provides that no commercial entity that offers social media accounts, as defined in the bill, shall knowingly or intentionally allow a minor to access his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian has provided permission for the minor to use such social media account during these hours. The bill provides that any commercial entity that violates these provisions shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from the interference with a minor's sleep cycle or mental health by allowing such minor to access to his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 6, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
4
Jan 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Committee
Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
lower
Jan 14, 2025
Committee
Referred from General Laws and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
lower
Jan 6, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on General Laws
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ellen McLaughlin
RRepublican
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