Protects minors online from social media and harmful content

Summary

The bill adds Article 45‑A to New York’s General Business Law, defining social‑media platforms and setting age‑verification standards. It bars anyone younger than 14 from having an account and allows 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds to use a platform only with a parent’s consent, with strict timelines for termination and data deletion. It also defines material harmful to minors and gives the state authority to enforce these rules.

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