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Introduced
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
In Committee
02/21/2025
02/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to require social media platforms to verify the age of an individual before the individual receives membership and access to the social media platform, and if the individual requesting membership is a minor, the social media platform shall require the individual’s parent or guardian to consent before the individual receives membership and access to the social media platform.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to require age verification for social media platform access, with specific protections for minors. While the detailed text of the bill sections was not fully provided in the XML, the government summary indicates that social media platforms would need to verify the age of individuals seeking membership. For minors, the platforms would additionally be required to obtain consent from a parent or guardian before granting access. This type of legislation aims to protect younger users from potential online risks and give parents more control over their children's digital interactions. The bill appears to be focused on creating a more regulated and safety-conscious environment for social media usage, particularly for underage users, by implementing mandatory age verification and parental consent mechanisms.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Committee on Commerce and Economic Development Hearing (00:00:00 4/1/2025 ) (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.301 |
| BillText | https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/BILLS/H-0301/H-0301%20As%20Introduced.pdf |
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