HB1178

Minor access to social media.

Introduced·1/5/26
Intr Text

Indiana HB1178 regulates social media providers' creation and maintenance of accounts for minors.

Indiana HB1178 sets requirements for social media providers regarding accounts for minors. It mandates that providers may not create accounts for individuals under 14 without verifiable parental consent. For minors, providers must configure accounts to maximize privacy and disable certain features. Providers must also periodically verify account holders' ages and terminate accounts of minors without consent. The bill outlines specific remedies for violations, including injunctive relief, damages, and attorney's fees.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
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History

Jan 5

House

Coauthored by Representatives Behning, Teshka

Jan 5

House

Authored by Representative King

Jan 5

House

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary