Social Media Laws for Minors by State
Whether the state requires parental consent for minors to use social media, mandates age verification, and what restrictions apply to teen accounts.
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| Parental Consent | Age Verification | Statute / Restrictions |
|---|---|---|
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| Proposed | No | Pending |
| Yes (16) | Yes | Act 689 (enjoined) |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | Design Code (partial) |
| No | No | Disclosure only |
| Limited | No | Data minimization |
| No | No | None |
| Yes (under 16) | Yes | HB 3 (under challenge) |
| Yes (under 16) | Yes | SB 351 |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | Act 456 |
| No | No | None |
| Yes | Limited | Age-Appropriate Design |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | Design code proposed |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | HB 1126 (enjoined) |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| Limited | No | Disclosure only |
| No | No | None |
| Limited | No | SAFE for Kids Act |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| Yes (under 16) | Yes | HB 33 (enjoined) |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | HB 1891 |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | SCOPE Act |
| Yes (under 18) | Yes | SB 152/SB 194 |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | Limited disclosure |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
| No | No | None |
Many state social media laws (Arkansas, Ohio, Mississippi, Utah, Texas) face active First Amendment challenges, with several preliminarily enjoined by federal courts. The federal Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) was reintroduced in 2025 but has not passed. COPPA (15 USC §6501) continues to govern children under 13 nationwide.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.