Colorado — HB 1136
Signed Into Law
Concerning Measures to Encourage Healthier Social Media Use by Youth
NotesEnacted in 2024. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Weiser, 1:25-cv-02538, (D. Colo.) District court issued temporary injunction on 6 Nov 2025. Colorado appealed to the Tenth Circuit: NetChoice v. Weiser, 25-1456, (10th Cir.)
California — SB 976
Signed Into Law
Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act
NotesEnacted in 2024. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Bonta, 5:24-cv-07885, (N.D. Cal.) District court partially granted temporary injunction on 31 December 2024. Netchoice appealed to the 9th Circuit: NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta, 25-146, (9th Cir.) On 9 September 2025, the 9th Circuit affirmed in part and reversed in part, remanding back to the district court for further proceedings.
Arkansas — SB 611
Signed Into Law
Act 900 and 901 of 2025
NotesEnacted in 2025 as Acts 900 and 901. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Griffin, 5:25-cv-05140, (W.D. Ark.) District court issued temporary injunction against Act 901 on 15 December 2025. Request for temporary injunction against Act 900 is still pending.
Louisiana — SB 162
Signed Into Law
Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act
NotesEnacted in 2023. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Murrill, 3:25-cv-00231, (M.D. La.) District court ruled the law unconstitutional and permanently enjoined it on 15 December 2025.
South Carolina — H 3402
Signed Into Law
South Carolina Age-Appropriate Code Design Act
NotesEnacted 2026. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: Netchoice v. Wilson, 3:26-cv-00543, (D.S.C.)
Virginia — SB 854
Signed Into Law
Consumer Data Protection Act
NotesEnacted in 2025. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Jason S. Miyares, 1:25-cv-02067, (E.D. Va.) District court issued temporary injunction on 27 February 2026. Virginia appealed to the Fourth Circuit: NetChoice v. Jay Jones, 26-1252, (4th Cir.)
Georgia — SB 351
Signed Into Law
Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act of 2024
NotesEnacted in 2024. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Carr, 1:25-cv-02422, (N.D. Ga.) District court issued temporary injunction on 25 June 2025. Georgia appealed to the Eleventh Circuit: NetChoice v. Attorney General, State of Georgia, 25-12436, (11th Cir.)
Tennessee — HB 1891
Signed Into Law
Protecting Children from Social Media Act
NotesEnacted in [year]. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice v. Skrmetti, 3:24-cv-01191, (M.D. Tenn.) District court declined to issue preliminary injunction on 18 June 2025 and allowed the law to go into effect.
Utah — HB 311
Signed Into Law
Social Media Regulation Act
NotesEnacted in 2023, repealed and replaced in 2024. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice LLC v. Reyes, 2:23-cv-00911, (D. Utah Dec 18, 2023). District court issued temporary injunction on 10 September 2024. Utah appealed to the 10th Circuit: NetChoice v. Brown, 24-4100, (10th Cir.)
Mississippi — HB 1126
Signed Into Law
Walker Montgomery Protecting Children Online Act
NotesEnacted in 2024. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: Netchoice, LLC v. Fitch, 1:24-cv-00170, (S.D. Miss.) District court issued temporary injunction on 18 June 2025. Mississippi appealed to the Fifth Circuit, who overturned the injunction and allowed the law to go into effect.
Ohio — HB 33
Signed Into Law
Parental Notification by Social Media Operators Act
NotesEnacted in 2023. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice, LLC v. Yost, 2:24-cv-00047, (S.D. Ohio). District court ruled the law unconstitutional and permanently enjoined it on 14 May 2025. Ohio has appealed to the Sixth Circuit: NetChoice, LLC v. David Yost, 25-3371, (6th Cir.).
Alaska — SB 262
Introduced
Alaska minor account ban
· Session ends May 21, 2026
Minimum Age Ban
Social Media Definition"An online forum, website, or application that allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users and employs algorithms that analyze user data or information about users to select content for users"; excludes sites unless "at least 10 percent of the daily active users of the social media platform who are under 18 years of age spend on average two or more hours a day on the social media platform on the days when using the social media platform" and unless a site has certain design features
NotesRequires covered sites to completely prevent anyone under 16 from creating an account and terminate the accounts of all existing under-16 users.
California — AB 2273
Signed Into Law
Age-Appropriate Design Code Act
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Parental Consent for Account CreationDefault Restrictive Privacy for MinorsProhibit "Dark Patterns"Restrict Targeted Advertising to MinorsData Protection Impact AssessmentsContent-Specific Restrictions
Social Media DefinitionAny "online service, product, or feature" that is "likely to be accessed by children".
NotesEnacted in 2022. Lawsuit filed by Netchoice: NetChoice, LLC v. Bonta, 5:22-cv-08861, (N.D. Cal.) Currently mostly temporarily enjoined, although several appellate rulings have allowed some provisions to be enforced.
Indiana — HB 1408
Signed Into Law
Indiana minor social media restrictions
Parental Consent for Account CreationParental Access to Account/ActivityTime Tracking / Usage Limits
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth (does not meet the definitions)
NotesRequires sites that meet the definitions to identify Indiana residents under 16, track their time spent on the site, obtain parental consent for account creation, and allow parents full access to the user's account.
South Carolina — HB 3431
Signed Into Law
South Carolina minor social media restrictions
Age Verification (Gov't ID)
Social Media DefinitionDreamwidth is covered by the act (we think)
NotesNetchoice has sued: Netchoice v. Wilson, 3:26-cv-00543, (D.S.C.).
Arizona — HB 2991
Passed One Chamber
Arizona age verification and minor restrictions
· Session ends Apr 25, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Minimum Age BanParental Consent for Account CreationContent-Specific Restrictions
Social Media DefinitionProbably does not apply to Dreamwidth (definition is conjunctive and DW does not meet all criteria)
NotesRequires covered sites to age-verify all users, terminate accounts of users under 14, require parental consent for 14-15 year olds, and prevent access to material "harmful to minors" for under-18 accounts. "Harmful to minors" definition explicitly calls out "homosexuality" as inherently "sexual conduct".
Arizona — SB 1747
Introduced
Arizona age verification and minor restrictions (companion)
· Session ends Apr 25, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Minimum Age BanParental Consent for Account Creation
Social Media DefinitionProbably does not apply to Dreamwidth (definition is conjunctive and DW does not meet all criteria)
NotesCompanion bill to HB 2991. Same provisions: age verification, account termination for under-14, parental consent for 14-15, restrict "harmful to minors" material.
California — AB 1709
Introduced
California minimum age for social media
· Session ends Aug 31, 2026
Minimum Age Ban
Social Media DefinitionNot enough information to determine if it would apply to Dreamwidth
NotesCurrently just a placeholder stating intent to establish a minimum age requirement to open or maintain a social media account. Still plenty of time in the session for it to develop.
Connecticut — HB 5037
Introduced
Connecticut AADC-based minor protections
· Session ends May 6, 2026
Age Estimation (non-ID)Parental Consent for Account CreationParental Access to Account/ActivityParental Control over SettingsNotification Time RestrictionsTime Tracking / Usage LimitsState-Mandated Warning Displays
Social Media DefinitionProbably does not apply to Dreamwidth, but not 100% certain due to intersecting clause definitions
NotesRequires "commercially reasonable" age determination for under-18, parental consent for many features, non-dismissable warning screen for 30 seconds covering 75% of screen (repeated every 3 hours for 10 seconds at 25%), default 1-hour daily time limit for under-18, no notifications between 9pm-8am without parental approval.
Georgia — SB 495
Introduced
Georgia AADC-based provisions
· Session ends Apr 6, 2026
Data Protection Impact Assessments
NotesAdapted from the model AADC. Short timeline remaining and not under active consideration.
Georgia — SB 343
Introduced
Georgia age verification and minor ban
· Session ends Apr 6, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Minimum Age BanParental Consent for Account Creation
NotesMandates age verification, bans social media use by users under 14, requires parental consent for users between 14 and 18.
Hawaii — SB 2761
Introduced
Hawaii minor social media ban
· Session ends May 7, 2026
Minimum Age Ban
Social Media DefinitionWould likely apply to Dreamwidth; would cause DW to block under-18 registration from Hawaii
NotesProhibits all users under 16 from having accounts on any "social media" service, with an extremely broad definition covering any website accepting user-generated content displayed publicly. Does not mandate age verification; self-attested age is sufficient.
Idaho — HB 542
Passed One Chamber
Idaho AADC-based minor protections
· Session ends Apr 10, 2026
Age Estimation (non-ID)Parental Consent for Account CreationParental Control over SettingsAccount Termination on Parental RequestDefault Restrictive Privacy for Minors
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesRequires age estimation (not verification), DOB collection on registration with parental consent for under-16, most restrictive privacy defaults for under-16, parental control over time limits, and account termination on parental request.
Kansas — SB 499
Introduced
Kansas AADC-based provisions
· Session ends Apr 10, 2026
Data Protection Impact Assessments
NotesAADC-based provisions. Legislature adjourned for non-exempt bills on 27 March, but this bill's committee is exempt. Still, never had a committee hearing.
Kentucky — HB 227
Introduced
Kentucky minor protections (contradictory provisions)
· Session ends Apr 15, 2026
Age Estimation (non-ID)Parental Consent for Account CreationAccount Termination on Parental RequestTime Tracking / Usage Limits
Social Media DefinitionApplicability to Dreamwidth depends on how contradictions are resolved
NotesBadly written with contradictory requirements (sometimes under-13, sometimes under-16, sometimes under-18). Best reading: age estimation (not verification), COPPA-style parental consent for under-13, parental account termination for under-18, possibly time limits for 13-18.
Kentucky — HB 633
Introduced
Kentucky minor protections (less active)
· Session ends Apr 15, 2026
Data Protection Impact Assessments
NotesTypical AADC-style provisions. Less active than companion bill HB 227.
Massachusetts — S30
Introduced
Massachusetts algorithmic feed and notification restrictions
· Session ends Jul 31, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Notification Time RestrictionsRestrict Algorithmic/Personalized Feeds
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesAbridged version of model AADC requiring age verification of all users, banning algorithmic feeds and notifications between midnight and 6AM for users under 18. Companion to H4229.
Massachusetts — H4229
Introduced
Massachusetts algorithmic feed and notification restrictions (companion)
· Session ends Jul 31, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Notification Time RestrictionsRestrict Algorithmic/Personalized Feeds
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesCompanion bill to S30. Same provisions: age verification, ban algorithmic feeds and midnight-6AM notifications for under-18.
Michigan — SB 757
Introduced
Michigan addictive feeds regulation
· Session ends Dec 31, 2026
Parental Consent for Account CreationNotification Time RestrictionsRestrict Algorithmic/Personalized Feeds
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesRegulates "addictive feeds" for under-18: sites can only offer an "addictive feed" if they have actual knowledge user is over 18 or verified parental consent. No notifications about addictive feeds between 10pm-6am year-round and 8am-4pm weekdays during school year.
Michigan — SB 758
Introduced
Michigan comprehensive AADC-plus provisions
· Session ends Dec 31, 2026
Parental Control over SettingsDefault Restrictive Privacy for MinorsBlock Adult-Minor ContactNotification Time RestrictionsSchool-Hours RestrictionsRestrict Algorithmic/Personalized FeedsTime Tracking / Usage LimitsProhibit "Dark Patterns"Mandatory Third-Party Audits
Social Media DefinitionWould apply to Dreamwidth; would cause DW to block under-18 registration from Michigan
NotesModel AADC gone further: privacy tools/defaults for minors, prohibit adult-minor contact unless connected, hide minor connection lists from adults, no notifications 10pm-6am and 8am-4pm school weekdays, no "dark patterns" (vaguely defined), no personalized feeds for minors, time tracking, parental settings control, mandatory annual third-party audits with public reports. SB 759 companion makes violations an unfair trade practice.
Missouri — HB 3393
Introduced
Missouri age verification and minor restrictions
· Session ends May 30, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Minimum Age BanParental Consent for Account CreationParental Access to Account/ActivityParental Control over SettingsProhibit "Addictive Design Features"
Social Media DefinitionPossibly applies to Dreamwidth due to undefined "algorithmically curated feed" term; passage would likely cause DW to block all access from Missouri
NotesRequires age verification of all users including logged-out users, prohibits registration for under-16, parental consent for 16-18, full parental access/control over 16-18 accounts, prohibits "addictive and manipulative design features" (undefined) targeting minors.
Nebraska — LB 1119
Introduced
Nebraska AADC-based minor protections
· Session ends Apr 17, 2026
Notification Time RestrictionsSchool-Hours RestrictionsRestrict Targeted Advertising to MinorsEasy Account Deletion for Minors
Social Media DefinitionProbably does not apply to Dreamwidth (requires actual knowledge that 2%+ of users are minors)
NotesBased on model AADC. Requires easy account deletion for under-18, no targeted advertising to under-18, no notifications 10pm-6am and 8am-4pm school weekdays. Explicitly does not mandate age verification. Only applies to services with actual knowledge that 2%+ of users are minors.
Nebraska — LB 838
Introduced
Nebraska AADC-based provisions (amended)
· Session ends Apr 17, 2026
Parental Control over SettingsNotification Time RestrictionsRestrict Targeted Advertising to MinorsEasy Account Deletion for Minors
Social Media DefinitionProbably does not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesSimilar provisions to LB 1119 added via amendment on 6 March 2026, plus privacy tools for minors and parental control requirements. Amendment was attached to unrelated popular legislation to increase passage chances.
New Hampshire — HB 1650
Introduced
New Hampshire AADC-based minor protections
· Session ends Jun 30, 2026
Default Restrictive Privacy for MinorsBlock Adult-Minor ContactNotification Time RestrictionsDuty of Care Provisions
Social Media DefinitionWould likely apply to Dreamwidth; would cause DW to block under-18 registration from NH
NotesAdapted from model AADC. Privacy tools with maximum privacy defaults for under-18, including not showing minors' posts to adults or allowing adult interaction with minors' posts. Duty of care to prevent "emotional distress, compulsive use, or discrimination" (defined by AG regulations). No notifications midnight-6am for under-18.
New Jersey — AB 4015
Introduced
New Jersey comprehensive AADC provisions
· Session ends Jan 11, 2028
Default Restrictive Privacy for MinorsBlock Adult-Minor ContactNotification Time RestrictionsSchool-Hours RestrictionsTime Tracking / Usage LimitsProhibit "Dark Patterns"Mandatory Third-Party Audits
Social Media DefinitionWould probably apply to Dreamwidth (requires "actual knowledge" that 98% of users are adults, meaning OpenID accounts would count as minors); passage would cause DW to block all NJ access
NotesBased on model AADC. Privacy tools/defaults for minors, prohibit adult-minor contact unless connected, hide minor connections from adults, no notifications 10pm-6am and 8am-4pm school weekdays, no "dark patterns" (vaguely defined), time tracking for minors, mandatory annual third-party audits with public reports. Companion to SB 3413.
New Jersey — SB 3413
Introduced
New Jersey comprehensive AADC provisions (companion)
· Session ends Jan 11, 2028
Default Restrictive Privacy for MinorsBlock Adult-Minor ContactNotification Time RestrictionsMandatory Third-Party Audits
Social Media DefinitionSame applicability as AB 4015
NotesCompanion bill to AB 4015. Same provisions.
New Jersey — AB 4013
Introduced
New Jersey problematic behavior monitoring
· Session ends Jan 11, 2028
Time Tracking / Usage LimitsState-Mandated Warning DisplaysProhibit "Addictive Design Features"
Social Media DefinitionWould apply to Dreamwidth; passage would cause DW to block all NJ access
NotesRequires time-tracking and proactive monitoring of ALL users for "problematic behaviors" (3+ hours/day, accessing within 10 minutes of waking, 10+ posts/day). State-mandated warnings: 25% screen on first login (10 sec), non-dismissable 75% screen after 3 hours (90 sec, repeating hourly). Must inform users of "problematic behavior" with state-approved resources. State-mandated disclaimer under every ad. Companion to SB 3412.
New Jersey — SB 3412
Introduced
New Jersey problematic behavior monitoring (companion)
· Session ends Jan 11, 2028
Time Tracking / Usage LimitsState-Mandated Warning Displays
Social Media DefinitionSame applicability as AB 4013
NotesCompanion bill to AB 4013. Same provisions.
New Jersey — AB 2739
Introduced
New Jersey eating disorder prevention
· Session ends Jan 11, 2028
Mandatory Third-Party AuditsContent-Specific Restrictions
Social Media DefinitionDoes not apply to Dreamwidth in its current form
NotesPrevents covered sites from using designs/algorithms that could cause child users to develop eating disorders including promoting diet products. Requires quarterly internal and annual external audits. Nearly invalidates itself by precluding liability for content the site didn't post. No data anonymization provisions for third-party audits. No scientific consensus exists on what causes eating disorders in children.
Oklahoma — SB 1871
Introduced
Oklahoma comprehensive social media restrictions
· Session ends May 30, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)Parental Control over SettingsAccount Termination on Parental RequestDefault Restrictive Privacy for MinorsDisable Logged-Out Viewing
Social Media DefinitionWould likely apply to Dreamwidth, but extremely unlikely to pass
NotesRequires disabling logged-out viewing, freezing all Oklahoma accounts, mandatory age verification via state ID, usual privacy settings/defaults for under-18, disable "engagement prolonging" features for under-18, disable accounts at parental request, parental access to settings, minors cannot change privacy settings without parental consent.
Pennsylvania — HB 1430
Introduced
Pennsylvania comprehensive minor protections
· Session ends Nov 30, 2026
Data Protection Impact Assessments
NotesComprehensive bill covering many social media moral panic theories. Has been languishing in committee with no sign of movement. Still technically active.
Rhode Island — SB 2406
Introduced
Rhode Island data protection and duty of care
· Session ends Jun 30, 2026
Default Restrictive Privacy for MinorsData Protection Impact AssessmentsDuty of Care Provisions
Social Media DefinitionWould likely apply to Dreamwidth; would cause DW to block under-18 registration from RI
NotesRequires data protection impact assessments provided to AG on demand, privacy tools with maximum privacy defaults for under-18. Creates duty of care for preventing certain harms to under-18. Explicitly does not mandate age verification but includes self-attested and imputed age data.
South Carolina — HB 4591
Introduced
South Carolina HB 3431 revision (in progress)
· Session ends May 7, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)
NotesDuplicates much of already-enacted HB 3431 with some different provisions. Legislature still amending. May be an attempt to pass something new and repeal the one they're being sued over.
South Carolina — HB 5209
Introduced
South Carolina HB 3431 revision (alternate)
· Session ends May 7, 2026
Age Verification (Gov't ID)
NotesDuplicates much of already-enacted HB 3431 with some different provisions. Probably dead.
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