Bill > H0542

This bill, titled the "Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act," aims to protect children under 16 from potentially harmful features on large social media platforms, defined as those with at least $1 billion in global advertising revenue. It requires these platforms to implement age estimation methods, with stricter confidence levels needed as users spend more time on the platform, and to obtain verifiable parental consent before creating or continuing an account for a child. For accounts belonging to children, privacy settings must be at their most private by default, and parents can opt for additional controls like time limits and monitoring. Crucially, platforms are prohibited from using "addictive interface features" (such as infinite scrolling, auto-playing videos, or constant notifications) and "profile-based paid commercial advertising" (ads tailored using personal information) for children. The bill also establishes a private right of action for parents and children to sue platforms for violations, with potential for significant damages, and prohibits any waivers of these protections. It includes provisions for account termination requests by minors or their parents and clarifies that the law does not limit parental control over content their children see.

Government Affairs

State Affairs Committee (House)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0542/