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Minor Safety on Social Media and AI Platforms Act

Requires social media platforms and AI chatbot services to implement age verification, restrict algorithmic recommendations for minors, and provide parental controls. Prohibits AI systems from collecting behavioral data on users under 16 without verifiable parental consent.

Status Timeline

Introduced

In Committee

Passed Chamber

Enacted

Last ActionReferred to Senate General Laws and Technology Committee

Last Action Date2025-01-15

Key Information

State: Virginia
Introduced: 2025-01-08
Status: In Committee

📋 What This Means For You

This bill is still working its way through the legislature. It has not yet become law, but it signals the direction Virginia may take on chatbot safety, data privacy.

If enacted, it would: Requires social media platforms and AI chatbot services to implement age verification, restrict algorithmic recommendations for minors, and provide parental controls. Prohibits AI systems from collecting behavioral data on users under 16 without verifiable parental consent.