MD SB932

Social media platform operators must display the general geographical location (city and country derived from IP address) of each adult user whose account is visible to Maryland users

General geographical location explicitly excludes precise geolocation data, limiting disclosure to only city and country level information

Platforms are prohibited from displaying location information for users known or reasonably believed to be minors

Violations constitute unfair, abusive, or deceptive trade practices under Maryland Commercial Law Title 13, subject to enforcement and penalties

Effective date: October 1, 2026