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This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for social media platforms' interactions with minors in Georgia, focusing on age verification and account management. The legislation requires social media providers to verify users' ages and imposes strict rules for minors: those 14 and 15 years old can only have accounts with parental consent, while those under 14 are prohibited from having accounts entirely. Social media platforms must terminate accounts for minors 14 and 15 years old unless parental consent is obtained, and they must also provide ways for minors or their parents to request account termination within specified timeframes. The bill increases potential fines for violations from $10,000 to $50,000 per incident and introduces a new civil remedy allowing minors to sue platforms for knowingly violating these provisions, with potential damages up to $10,000. Additionally, platforms must permanently delete personal information when accounts are terminated, with exceptions for legal requirements. The Attorney General is granted exclusive enforcement authority, with a 90-day notice period for potential violators to cure identified issues. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to enhance online safety and protect minors from potential risks associated with social media platforms by providing more stringent age-related protections and account management guidelines.

Health and Social Services

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70308