Senate Bill 838 Summary

• Prohibits social media platforms from permitting individuals under 16 years of age to create or maintain an account or profile.

• Requires social media platforms to perform reasonable age verification methods to verify the age of each user.

• Mandates deletion of all accounts and data of users determined to be under 16 years of age that were created before the effective date, with a 6-month deadline for compliance.

• Exempts text messaging platforms and platforms whose primary purpose is education or health care from these requirements.

• Authorizes the Oklahoma Attorney General to bring civil action against violating social media platforms and seek injunctive relief or other appropriate court-determined relief.

• Becomes effective November 1, 2025.