Alabama HB173 restricts minors' access to certain platform features, limits notification hours, and requires annual data disclosure by platform.

Alabama HB173 mandates that covered platform operators restrict minors' access to portions of their platforms that recommend, select, or prioritize media items based on user information, unless the user is verified as not a minor or parental consent is obtained. The bill limits the hours during which notifications can be sent to minors and requires default platform settings that restrict minors' access, notifications, and engagement during certain hours. It also mandates that operators establish a mechanism for parents or legal guardians to enforce more stringent settings.

Alabama HB173 restricts minors' access to certain platform features, limits notification hours, and requires annual data disclosure by platform.

Alabama HB173 mandates that covered platform operators restrict minors' access to portions of their platforms that recommend, select, or prioritize media items based on user information, unless the user is verified as not a minor or parental consent is obtained. The bill limits the hours during which notifications can be sent to minors and requires default platform settings that restrict minors' access, notifications, and engagement during certain hours. It also mandates that operators establish a mechanism for parents or legal guardians to enforce more stringent settings.