HB1816
Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability.
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/06/2025 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100322D
- 01/06/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on General Laws
- 01/13/2025 - House: Placed on General Laws Agenda
- 01/14/2025 - House: Referred from General Laws and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
- 01/14/2025 - House: Referred to Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation
- 01/16/2025 - House: Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
- 01/20/2025 - House: Placed on Communications, Technology and Innovation Agenda
- 01/22/2025 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- 02/04/2025 - House: Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation
