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Bill > S1417
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Introduced
03/08/2024
03/08/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2024
04/12/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RELATING TO SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES; AMENDING TITLE 48, IDAHO CODE, BY THE AD- DITION OF A NEW CHAPTER 21, TITLE 48, IDAHO CODE, TO PROVIDE A SHORT TI- TLE, TO DEFINE TERMS, TO PROVIDE FOR AGE REQUIREMENTS FOR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS AND TO PROVIDE FOR PARENTAL CONSENT, TO PROVIDE FOR IN- VESTIGATIVE AND ENFORCEMENT POWERS OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, TO PROVIDE FOR A PRIVATE RIGHT OF ACTION, TO PROHIBIT CERTAIN WAIVERS, AND TO PRO- VIDE SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Parental Rights in Social Media Act in Idaho. It defines key terms like "social media company" and "social media platform", and sets age requirements for minors to have accounts on social media platforms, requiring parental consent. The bill gives the state Attorney General investigative and enforcement powers to ensure compliance, and allows Idaho minors to bring private lawsuits against social media companies for violations that cause harm. The bill also prohibits waivers of its provisions and declares the act severable if any part is found invalid.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Justice
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
State Affairs Committee (Senate)
Last Action
Reported Printed; referred to State Affairs (on 03/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1417/ |
| BillText | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1417.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Statement of Purpose / Fiscal Note | https://legislature.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/sessioninfo/2024/legislation/S1417SOP.pdf |
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