NC S722

Establishes an Online Safety Division within the NC Department of Justice to investigate complaints, issue safety standards, and educate the public about online child safety, with $5 million appropriated for FY 2025-2026 and $4.5 million for FY 2026-2027

Creates a Cyberbullying Unit within the State Bureau of Investigation to operate a toll-free hotline and website on child safety, funded at $2 million for FY 2025-2026 and $1 million for FY 2026-2027

Requires "covered platforms" (those with over 5 million NC users and $25 million+ annual revenue) to provide parental notification and supervision tools, submit annual Child Impact Assessments, and prohibits use of dark patterns or addictive features targeting children

Establishes a 9-member Online Child Safety Commission appointed by the Governor, legislative leaders, Attorney General, and Superintendent of Public Instruction to conduct research, issue regulations, handle complaints, and publish annual reports on children's online safety

Authorizes civil penalties of up to $500,000 per violation enforced by the Attorney General, with the Children's Online Safety Act provisions taking effect December 1, 2025