HI SB2761

Prohibits social media platforms from allowing individuals under 16 years of age to create or maintain accounts if the platform knows the user is underage

Requires platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent underage use, including requiring age input during account creation and terminating accounts of known underage users

Violations constitute unfair or deceptive trade practices under Hawaii's consumer protection law (section 480-2)

Defines "social media platform" as public or semi-public internet services allowing users to view or create content, excluding services that exclusively provide email or direct messaging

Effective date: January 1, 2077