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WA SB6111

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jesse Salomon

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires digital service providers (social media platforms with user profiles and content sharing) to verify users' ages before account creation and obtain express parental consent for users 16 years old or younger

  • Prohibits providers from collecting precise geolocation data from known minors, displaying targeted advertising with unlawful material to them, or selling/sharing their personal information except for legal compliance or security purposes

  • Mandates providers develop strategies to prevent minors' exposure to harmful content including self-harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, bullying, sexual exploitation, and incitement of violence

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate violations and seek injunctions, with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation of an injunction order

  • Allows parents or legal guardians of affected minors to bring civil actions for declaratory or injunctive relief, but does not create a general private right of action for damages

Legislative Description

Protecting children online.

Last Action

Public hearing in the Senate Committee on Business, Trade & Economic Development at 8:00 AM.

1/29/2026

Committee Referrals

Business, Trade & Economic Development1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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