Establishes the "stop online predators act" to protect minors on covered platforms.

The bill establishes the "stop online predators act" to safeguard minors on covered platforms. It mandates age verification for users, requiring operators to determine if a user is a minor. For minors, operators must set default privacy settings to restrict certain interactions unless approved by a parent. The bill also requires parental approval for specific activities related to a minor's account. It defines "covered platform" and "covered minor" and prohibits the use of "dark patterns" that hinder age verification.

Establishes the "stop online predators act" to protect minors on covered platforms.

The bill establishes the "stop online predators act" to safeguard minors on covered platforms. It mandates age verification for users, requiring operators to determine if a user is a minor. For minors, operators must set default privacy settings to restrict certain interactions unless approved by a parent. The bill also requires parental approval for specific activities related to a minor's account. It defines "covered platform" and "covered minor" and prohibits the use of "dark patterns" that hinder age verification.