VA HB 562

Title: Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability.
Author: Ellen H. Campbell

Summary
Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors; civil liability. Provides that no commercial entity that offers social media accounts, as defined in the bill, shall knowingly or intentionally allow a minor to access his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian has provided permission for the minor to use such social media account during these hours. The bill provides that any commercial entity that violates these provisions shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from the interference with a minor's sleep cycle or mental health by allowing such minor to access to his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Status
House: Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation

Bill Documents
VA HB 562 - House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
2024-01-09 - VA HB 562 (House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered)