Bill > SF2908

This bill establishes new restrictions for sex offenders who committed offenses against victims under 18 years old. Specifically, the bill requires the commissioner to impose two main conditions on parolees, probationers, and individuals on supervised release: first, they are prohibited from using social media platforms that allow users under 18 to be members or interact; and second, they must provide their social media account details, including usernames and passwords, to their parole or probation agent. The bill provides a detailed definition of "social media platform," which includes interactive electronic mediums that allow users to create, share, and view user-generated content, but explicitly excludes services like email, search engines, and business communication tools. The commissioner is also required to annually prepare and publish a list of social media platforms that meet these criteria, which must be distributed to all parole and probation agents in the state. This legislation aims to prevent convicted sex offenders who have targeted minors from potentially accessing or interacting with underage users on social media platforms.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2908&ssn=0&y=2025