HB05037

An Act Promoting The Safety Of Minors On Social Media Platforms.

Introduced·2/5/26

Connecticut HB05037 aims to enhance safety for minors on social media platforms.

Connecticut HB05037 introduces measures to protect minors on social media platforms. It defines "covered minor" as users under 18 and "covered operator" as platform operators excluding government entities. The bill mandates default settings limiting minors' access to recommended content, setting daily usage limits, and blocking sensitive content. It also requires operators to obtain verifiable consent from parents or guardians for certain content recommendations. Additionally, operators must report user data and platform usage statistics to the Attorney General annually.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

GL Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

20 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 18

12:00 AM

General Law Public Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 26

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 26

House

House Calendar Number 145