MS HB1126

Requires digital service providers (social media platforms, apps, websites) to verify user age and obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to create accounts.

Prohibits digital service providers from collecting excessive personal data on minors, using precise geolocation tracking, displaying harmful material ads to minors, or selling/sharing minor user data except for law enforcement or safety purposes.

Requires digital service providers to implement strategies to prevent or mitigate minors' exposure to harmful material and content promoting self-harm, substance abuse, bullying, sexual exploitation, violence, and other illegal activities.

Declares violations of the act as unfair and deceptive trade practices enforceable by the Attorney General, and allows parents/guardians to seek declaratory judgments or injunctions against violating providers (excludes class action lawsuits).

Amends child exploitation laws to include morphed images depicting minors in explicit conduct as a criminal offense, defining "morphed image" as visual depictions created or modified to appear an identifiable minor is engaging in sexual activity.