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HB 1638·MD·house

Consumer Protection - Covered Platforms - Protection of Minors (Kids Online Protection and Antigrooming Act)

In CommitteeFiled Feb 25, 2026
Sponsor: McComas
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In the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Feb 25, 2026

Summary

The bill forces owners of certain social media, gaming, messaging and streaming services to prioritize privacy for users under 17 and to set default settings that block adult contact and hide precise location unless a parent allows it. It also gives parents the right to manage their child's account on those platforms. The Attorney General may enforce the rules after giving notice, and platforms can fix violations to avoid penalties.

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