Montana HB925 establishes the Social Media Youth Protection Act, requiring social media companies to implement age-assurance systems and provide.

Montana HB925, the Social Media Youth Protection Act, mandates social media companies to implement age-assurance systems to identify minor account holders. These companies must provide supervisory tools for minors, including time limits, mandatory breaks, and data on usage. The bill also requires parental consent for data privacy settings of minor accounts and prohibits certain features that prolong user engagement. Violations of the act are subject to penalties under the Montana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Montana HB925 establishes the Social Media Youth Protection Act, requiring social media companies to implement age-assurance systems and provide.

Montana HB925, the Social Media Youth Protection Act, mandates social media companies to implement age-assurance systems to identify minor account holders. These companies must provide supervisory tools for minors, including time limits, mandatory breaks, and data on usage. The bill also requires parental consent for data privacy settings of minor accounts and prohibits certain features that prolong user engagement. Violations of the act are subject to penalties under the Montana Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.