Protects minors online from social media and harmful content

Summary

The proposal adds Article 45‑A to the New York Business Law, defining “social media platform” and setting rules that prohibit minors under 14 from having accounts and require a parent or guardian’s consent for 14‑ and 15‑year‑olds. It also creates definitions for age‑verification methods and “material harmful to minors,” and requires platforms to terminate accounts quickly and delete personal data. The aim is to shield young New Yorkers from addictive platform features and harmful online material.

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