2026 Senate Bill 996

Communications: social media; regulating access to social media companies by minors act; create.

A bill to regulate access to social media companies by minors; to provide for the powers and duties of certain state governmental officers and entities; and to prescribe civil sanctions.

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Prohibits minors under 16 from accessing social media platforms and requires parental consent for those aged 16 or 17, with significant civil penalties for companies that violate these restrictions.

Introduced in the Senate

May 20, 2026

Introduced by Sen. Aric Nesbitt (R-20)

Referred to the Committee on Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection