Signed into LawFiled Dec 16, 2025
Sponsor: Brandon Guffey (R)
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Effective date 01/01/27
Jun 5, 2026
Summary
The SHASM Act forces major social‑media sites to estimate users’ ages, treat anyone under 16 as a child, and apply strict privacy and safety rules for those users. Platforms must obtain verifiable parental consent before a child can have an account, block addictive features and targeted ads for children, and allow parents to monitor and limit usage. Violations give children and parents a right to sue for damages.
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