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This bill, titled the "Regulating Access to Social Media Companies by Minors Act," aims to restrict minors' access to social media platforms. It defines a "social media company" as a person providing an interactive computer service that offers a "social media platform," which is a website or app where users can create accounts to communicate through posts, excluding services like broadband internet access, email, or certain pre-selected content sites. The bill mandates that social media companies must prevent individuals under 16 from viewing, accessing, or creating accounts on their platforms. For individuals aged 16 and 17, access or account creation will require the explicit written permission of a parent or legal guardian. Violations of this act can result in civil action brought by the Attorney General, with potential fines of $25,000 per day for each violation.