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SB4046Introduced in the Senate

SOCIAL MEDIA AGE RESTRICTION

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Susan Rezin, District 38

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Creates the Social Media Age Restriction Act. Provides that an operator of a social media platform shall take reasonable steps, including the implementation of an age assurance system, to prevent a child from creating or maintaining an account on the social media platform. Provides that an operator may enter into an agreement with application distribution services or device manufacturers to allow for user information to be shared for age assurance purposes. Provides that the provision does not apply to a parent or guardian who allows a child to use an account held by the parent or guardian. Sets forth provisions concerning a 30-day cure period and civil penalties. Provides that an operator shall have 180 days after the effective date of the Act to comply with the requirements of the Act. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

May 22, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Sue Rezin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. To AI and Social Media

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026

  9. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Jil Tracy

  10. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Sally J. Turner

  11. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026

  12. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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