Bill > HF1875

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for social media platforms and websites with content potentially harmful to minors, focusing on two main areas: social media use for minors and age verification requirements. For minors under 14, social media platforms must prohibit account creation and terminate existing accounts, with a 90-day window to dispute termination. For minors aged 14-15, parental consent is required to maintain an account. The bill defines a "social media platform" using specific criteria, including features like infinite scrolling, push notifications, and autoplay videos. Websites containing a substantial portion of material harmful to minors must implement anonymous age verification conducted by an independent U.S.-based third party to ensure users are 18 or older. The bill empowers the Minnesota Attorney General to enforce these regulations, with potential civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation and the possibility of punitive damages for consistent violations. Minors who are impacted can also seek damages up to $10,000. The legislation aims to protect young users from potential online harm by restricting access and requiring robust age verification processes, with the regulations set to take effect on August 1, 2025.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF1875&ssn=0&y=2025