Signed by Governor Spencer Cox

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires parental consent and approval for minor social media access.

Highlights:

• Requires that “Beginning March 1, 2024, a social media company may not permit a Utah resident who is a minor to be an account holder on the social media company's social media platform unless the Utah resident has the express consent of a parent or guardian” (Page 8).

• Requires social media companies to verify age of minor account holders (Page 8).

• Prohibits advertising on, data collection from accounts of minors (Page 9).

• Requires companies to ensure parental access to minors’ accounts (Page 10).

• Requires companies to limit hours of access (6:30 AM-10:30 PM) for minors (Page 10).

• Authorizes investigations of consumer complaints (Page 11).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires parental consent and approval for minor social media access.

Highlights:

• Requires that “Beginning March 1, 2024, a social media company may not permit a Utah resident who is a minor to be an account holder on the social media company's social media platform unless the Utah resident has the express consent of a parent or guardian” (Page 8).

• Requires social media companies to verify age of minor account holders (Page 8).

• Prohibits advertising on, data collection from accounts of minors (Page 9).

• Requires companies to ensure parental access to minors’ accounts (Page 10).

• Requires companies to limit hours of access (6:30 AM-10:30 PM) for minors (Page 10).

• Authorizes investigations of consumer complaints (Page 11).

Full Bill Text