S.1982

Requires age verification and parent or guardian consent for minor's use of social media platform; prohibits certain messaging between adults and minors on social media platform.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1982 mandates age verification and parental consent for minors using social media platforms, and restricts direct messaging between.

New Jersey S1982 requires social media companies to verify the age of New Jersey residents and obtain parental consent for minors to create accounts. It prohibits direct messaging between minors and adults who are not linked through the platform. The bill also mandates that companies deny account access to minors who fail to verify their age within 14 days. The Division of Consumer Affairs is responsible for enforcing the bill, with the authority to impose civil penalties of up to $2,500 per violation and initiate civil actions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee