OK SB1972

Interactive computer service providers are prohibited from entering into terms of service, terms of use, or similar contractual agreements with minors (under 18) without prior express consent from a parent or legal guardian

Providers face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for operating in violation of age verification/parental consent requirements, $10,000 per instance for improperly retaining user identifying information, and up to $250,000 per instance if minors access harmful material or adults communicate with minors through the service

Parental consent must be obtained through specific methods including signed forms, toll-free phone calls, video conferencing, government ID verification, or verified email responses

Services and third parties performing age verification are prohibited from retaining user identifying information after access is granted

Exemptions apply to bona fide news organizations, broadband providers, search engines, and cloud service providers where enforcement would conflict with federal law (47 U.S.C. Section 230); effective date is November 1, 2026