Mississippi HB1618 requires parental consent for minors to use interactive computer services.
Mississippi HB1618 mandates that interactive computer service providers obtain express parental consent before entering into contracts with minors. This includes agreements related to terms of service, terms of use, or similar agreements. The bill defines "interactive computer service" and "digital service provider," and outlines methods for age verification. It also prohibits providers from knowingly allowing minors to access material harmful to minors, which includes content related to self-harm, substance abuse, and sexual acts, among others.
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