SB00344

An Act Protecting Children's Safety By Requiring Affirmative Consent By A Parent Or Guardian For The Use Of A Child's Likeness On Social Media.

Introduced·2/26/26

Connecticut SB00344 mandates parental consent for using a child's likeness in social media marketing.

Connecticut SB00344 requires a parent or guardian to provide written consent before a child's likeness can be used in social media marketing. This law defines "affirmative consent" as a written agreement allowing the use of a child's name, image, or likeness for promotional purposes. It applies to local and regional boards of education, interdistrict magnet school operators, governing councils of charter schools, and supervisory agents of nonpublic schools.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

KID Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

17 Yea

RRDDDRRDDDDDDDDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Children Public Hearing

History

Mar 17

Senate

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 17

Senate

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, Senate

Mar 17

Senate

Senate Calendar Number 60