Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 mandates parental consent for children under 16 to create social media accounts.

The Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 requires social media platform providers to obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing children under 16 to create or maintain accounts. These accounts must be parent-supervised, providing parents with tools to manage their child's social media use. The Federal Trade Commission enforces this Act, with state attorneys general also empowered to bring civil actions on behalf of residents. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.

Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 mandates parental consent for children under 16 to create social media accounts.

The Parental Approval for Youth Social Media Act of 2026 requires social media platform providers to obtain verifiable parental consent before allowing children under 16 to create or maintain accounts. These accounts must be parent-supervised, providing parents with tools to manage their child's social media use. The Federal Trade Commission enforces this Act, with state attorneys general also empowered to bring civil actions on behalf of residents. Violations are treated as unfair or deceptive practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.