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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Social media use by minors. Provides that a social media service may not allow an Indiana resident who is a minor to hold an account with the social media service unless the social media service receives written consent to the minor's use of the social media service from the minor's parent or guardian. Requires a social media service to configure the account of a registered user that the social media service knows, or reasonably should know, is: (1) a minor; and (2) an Indiana resident; in a specified manner. Provides that a social media service that violates these provisions is subject to: (1) an enforcement action by the attorney general; and (2) a civil action by the parent or guardian of the minor with regard to whom the violation pertains. Provides for restrictions on the retention, use, and collection of personal information for purposes of age verification by a social media service and provides that a social media service is subject to a civil action by an individual with regard to whom the social media service violates the restrictions.
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for social media use by minors in Indiana, requiring social media services to implement strict age verification and account management processes. Specifically, social media services must use a "reasonable age verification method" to determine if a user is a minor, and for Indiana residents under 18, the service can only create or maintain an account with written parental consent. For minor accounts, the bill mandates several restrictions, including limiting direct communications to linked accounts, preventing the account from appearing in search results, prohibiting advertising, blocking content recommendations, and implementing time restrictions (blocking access from 10:30 PM to 6 AM). Parents must be provided separate account access credentials allowing them to view account activity, modify time restrictions, and set daily access limits. Social media services are also prohibited from collecting, using, or disclosing personal information of minor users. Violations can result in enforcement actions by the Attorney General and civil lawsuits by parents, with potential damages of $1,000 and court costs. The bill aims to protect minors from potential online risks by giving parents more control and oversight of their children's social media usage, with the provisions set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Representative Teshka added as coauthor (on 01/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1321/details |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1321/fiscal-notes/HB1321.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/house/bills/HB1321/HB1321.01.INTR.pdf |
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