Consumer Data Protection Act, social media platforms and minors (SB 854)

Requires social media platforms to use commercially reasonable methods, such as a neutral age screen, to identify users under 16, and to limit those users to one hour per day per service unless a parent gives verifiable consent to change the limit. Age data may be used only for age determination. On February 27, 2026 the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia preliminarily enjoined the Attorney General from enforcing it against any NetChoice member (NetChoice v. Jones, No. 1:25-cv-02067); the Fourth Circuit denied a stay on August 24, 2026 and set argument for October 28, 2026 (No. 26-1252).