Bill > HB1083

This bill creates the Arkansas Kids Online Safety Act, which establishes comprehensive regulations for online platforms that are used by minors. The legislation requires covered platforms to implement various safeguards to protect children and teenagers, including providing easily accessible tools for parents to manage their children's online experiences. Key provisions include mandating platforms to take reasonable measures to prevent harm to minors, such as mitigating risks related to mental health disorders, addiction-like behaviors, online bullying, and exposure to inappropriate content. Platforms must offer features like limiting communication with minors, controlling personal data visibility, restricting compulsive usage features, and providing options to opt out of personalized recommendation systems. The bill also requires platforms to provide clear, conspicuous information about their data collection practices, advertising methods, and parental control options. Platforms are prohibited from facilitating advertising of harmful products like narcotic drugs, tobacco, gambling, or alcohol to minors. Enforcement will be handled by the Attorney General, treating violations as unfair and deceptive trade practices. Additionally, the bill establishes a Kids Online Safety Council to identify emerging online risks to minors and recommend prevention methods. The legislation aims to create a safer online environment for children by imposing transparency and protective requirements on digital platforms.

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https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1083&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R