Bill > SB1727

This bill allows minors in Oklahoma, or their parents or legal guardians, to sue social media companies if a minor experiences a negative mental health outcome due to excessive use of an "algorithmically curated" service, meaning a service where user engagement is primarily driven by algorithms and design elements intended to keep users engaged. To win a lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove the minor has been diagnosed with a mental health issue and that excessive use of the platform caused it. The bill establishes a "rebuttable presumption" that the platform's algorithms and design elements contributed to the excessive use and the resulting mental health issue, meaning the social media company must prove otherwise. However, this presumption can be overcome if the social media company demonstrates it has implemented specific safeguards for minors, such as limiting usage to three hours per day, restricting access during late-night hours, requiring parental consent, and disabling engagement-driving features. If a lawsuit is successful, the plaintiff can recover attorney fees, court costs, and either $10,000 per incident or actual damages, whichever is greater. The bill also clarifies that social media companies are not liable for user-generated content and that any attempt to waive these protections is void. This new law will take effect on November 1, 2026.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1727&Session=2600