SB838

Oklahoma SB838 prohibits users under 16 from creating social media accounts and mandates age verification.

Oklahoma SB838 aims to protect minors by prohibiting individuals under 16 years old from creating or maintaining accounts on social media platforms. The bill requires social media platforms to implement age verification methods to ensure compliance. Any accounts created by users under 16 before the act's effective date must be deleted within six months. The law does not apply to text messaging platforms or those primarily focused on education or healthcare. The Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions against platforms that violate these provisions.