Bill > HB2657

This bill, aimed at consumer protection, mandates that social media platforms must obtain verified parental consent before allowing any individual under 16 years of age, referred to as a "minor," to create, maintain, or access an account. Verified parental consent means authorization from a parent or legal guardian that has been confirmed through commercially reasonable methods. The bill requires these platforms to implement age-verification measures designed to reliably determine a user's age while minimizing the collection of personal data and avoiding the unnecessary retention of government-issued identification. If a platform discovers an existing account holder is a minor, they must notify them and suspend access until verified parental consent is secured. Parents or guardians who grant consent also have the right to revoke it at any time and request the deletion of the minor's account. Violations of these provisions are considered deceptive acts under the Kansas Consumer Protection Act, with the Attorney General authorized to enforce the law and adopt necessary regulations.

Government Affairs

Legislative Modernization (House)

https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2657/