S.3993

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·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3993 mandates age verification and parental consent for minors using social media platforms and restricts messaging between adults and.

New Jersey S3993 requires social media companies to verify the age of account holders and obtain parental consent for minors. Companies must deny access to accounts if age verification is not completed within 14 days. The bill prohibits direct messaging between minors and adults who are not connected through the platform. Companies are also restricted from collecting personal information from minors' posts unless necessary for legal compliance. The Division of Consumer Affairs enforces the bill, with the authority to impose penalties and initiate civil actions.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Mar 19

Senate

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