CO HB1148

Requires online gaming businesses to configure default privacy settings for minors at the highest level, including hiding accounts from adults, disabling direct messaging with adults, blocking location sharing, and turning off push notifications unless the minor explicitly opts in

Prohibits covered businesses from collecting, selling, or sharing minor users' personal data beyond what is necessary for the service they are actively using, and bans using algorithms to recommend content to minors unless specifically requested

Imposes a 5% fee on all add-on transactions (in-game purchases) made by minors through online gaming platforms, with proceeds credited to the state public school fund

Requires social media platforms to disclose their privacy policies, algorithmic recommendation system purposes and inputs, and how they use minors' personal data on their websites or apps

Prohibits social media platforms from using algorithmic recommendation systems to sell or distribute illicit substances to minors, with violations constituting unfair or deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General starting December 1, 2026