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Legal representative consent for contracts between a minor and an interactive computer service

LA Minor Online Contract Consent Law

Children

Declares it Louisiana policy that online services should not contract with minors without a parent's or tutor's consent, and bars interactive computer services from entering contracts, including opening an online account, with anyone under 18 without that consent. Contracts made without express written consent are relatively null and can be annulled. Third parties may be used to collect consent.

Where
Louisiana
Citation
La. R.S. 9:2717.2 (Acts 2023, No. 440, HB 61; Acts 2024, No. 16, HB 123)
Status
In force
In force since
2024-05-08
Last amended
2024-05-08
Enforced by
None specified (civil-law contract nullity)
People can sue
Limited
Penalties
No fine. A contract, including creating an online account, made with a minor without the express written consent of the minor's parent or tutor is relatively null; confirmation must be express and in writing.
Applies to
  • Interactive computer services (information services or access providers enabling multi-user access to a server, including websites, apps, social networking, and gaming services) contracting with minors
  • Minors are persons under 18 who are not emancipated

Practices it requires

  • Do not enter into a contract, including creation of an online account, with a minor without obtaining the consent of the minor's legal representative (parent with legal authority or court-confirmed tutor).La. R.S. 9:2717.2(A)(2), (E)(4)

Other duties

  • Contracts made without express consent are relatively null; confirmation of such a contract must be express and in writing.La. R.S. 9:2717.2(B)
  • Consent must be the written authority of the legal representative; third-party consent services may be used, including for multiple minors and services.La. R.S. 9:2717.2(C), (E)(2)

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-25 by research agent (Claude), primary sources.

Unverified: No court challenge to R.S. 9:2717.2 found; not searched on PACER.

Research reference, not legal advice.