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CT SB00344
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Committee on Children
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AI Summary
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Requires written parental or guardian consent before any person or organization can use a child's name, image, or likeness for marketing or advertising on social media, effective October 1, 2026
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Prohibits schools (local/regional boards of education, magnet schools, charter schools, and nonpublic schools) from using a child's likeness for marketing without parental consent, effective July 1, 2026
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Protects children from retaliation by prohibiting any person from denying or limiting a child's participation in organizations, events, products, or services if parents decline to consent
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Prohibits schools from excluding children from activities, services, or events when parents do not provide consent for image use
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Defines "social media" broadly to include platforms for user-generated content such as videos, photos, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, and instant messages
Legislative Description
An Act Protecting Children's Safety By Requiring Affirmative Consent By A Parent Or Guardian For The Use Of A Child's Likeness On Social Media.
Last Action
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 03/16/26 5:00 PM
3/11/2026