CT HB06857

Prohibits social media platforms from using personalized algorithmic recommendations for users under 18 unless the operator verifies the user is not a minor or obtains verifiable parental consent, effective July 1, 2026

Restricts notifications to minors about algorithmic content recommendations to between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. eastern time unless parents consent to extended hours

Requires default settings for minors that limit access to algorithmic feeds to one hour per day and restrict content visibility to connected users only, with parental ability to modify these controls

Mandates annual public reporting by March 1, 2027 on total users, parental consent rates, default setting usage, and average daily platform time broken down by age and hour

Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive trade practices under Connecticut law; requires immediate deletion of data collected for age verification or parental consent purposes