VirginiaCommercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability.
What it does
Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors; civil liability. Provides that no commercial entity that offers social media accounts, as defined in the bill, shall knowingly or intentionally allow a minor to access his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
More detail
unless the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian has provided permission for the minor to use such social media account during these hours. The bill provides that any commercial entity that violates these provisions shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from the interference with a minor's sleep cycle or mental health by allowing such minor to access to his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Feb 4Left in Communications, Technology and InnovationLatest
- Jan 22Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- Vote recorded Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N). Result: pass.Lower
- Jan 16Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and InnovationMinor
- Jan 14Referred from General Laws and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)Minor
- Jan 6Referred to Committee on General LawsMinor
- Jan 6Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100322DIntroduced