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MS HB1618
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Clay Mansell
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AI Summary
- Prohibits interactive computer service providers from entering into any contract or agreement with minors (under 18) without prior express consent from a parent or legal guardian, with any such unauthorized agreement being void from inception
- Requires providers to use reasonable age verification methods including digitized identification cards or commercial verification systems using government-issued ID or transactional data before allowing access
- Prohibits providers from allowing minors to access material harmful to minors, allowing adults to communicate with minor users, or making any part of a minor's persona (name, image, location data) accessible to other users without parental consent
- Imposes civil penalties of $10,000 per day for age verification violations, $10,000 per instance for improperly retaining identifying information, and up to $250,000 per instance when violations result in minors accessing harmful material or adults communicating with minors
- Authorizes the Attorney General to bring enforcement actions after providing 30 days' notice to violating providers, with effective date of July 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Parental consent; require for minors before use of interactive computer services.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary A1/19/2026
Full Bill Text
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