Pennsylvania HB1729 establishes online safety protections for children under 18.

HB1729 amends Pennsylvania law to create a new chapter focused on children's online safety. It defines key terms such as "covered minor" and "covered platform." Operators must verify the age of users and implement default privacy settings for minors. Parents must approve new connections and financial transactions for minors under 13. The bill prohibits "dark patterns" that hinder user or parent choice. It also mandates that operators not discriminate against users based on compliance with the law.

Pennsylvania HB1729 establishes online safety protections for children under 18.

HB1729 amends Pennsylvania law to create a new chapter focused on children's online safety. It defines key terms such as "covered minor" and "covered platform." Operators must verify the age of users and implement default privacy settings for minors. Parents must approve new connections and financial transactions for minors under 13. The bill prohibits "dark patterns" that hinder user or parent choice. It also mandates that operators not discriminate against users based on compliance with the law.