HB 2991 requires major social media platforms to obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 14 to create accounts, and to terminate accounts for 14-15 year olds without parental consent. Platforms must delete all personal data after account termination and provide dispute windows (90 days for under-14s, 90 days for 14-15 year olds). The bill directly affects social media platforms with significant under-16 user engagement and minors under 16. It passed the Arizona House on March 5, 2026, and was sent to the Senate.
Arizona's SB 1811 requires school districts and charter schools to create policies governing student internet access and wireless device use during the school day. These policies must allow teachers to provide social media access for educational purposes, limit device use otherwise, and include exceptions for emergencies, medical needs, or parent communication. Schools must provide annual written notices to parents, teachers, and students about these policies and clarify terms like "school day" (including meals and recess) and "wireless communication devices." The bill directly affects schools, students, and parents by standardizing device and internet rules while prioritizing educational use and safety.
Arizona's SB 1747 requires social media platforms to obtain parental consent for users under 14 to create accounts and mandates account termination for minors under 14 without consent, with a 90-day dispute period. For 14- to 15-year-olds, platforms must secure parental consent to maintain accounts or face termination, allowing parents 10 days to request account deletion. The law applies to platforms meeting specific criteria, including those with algorithms, infinite scrolling, or significant minor user engagement. It prohibits platforms from targeting minors with content or ads without verified parental consent, aiming to limit exposure to potentially harmful online content.
HB 4057 requires social media platforms operating in Arizona to implement specific privacy protections for minors under 18 who use their services. Platforms must establish high-privacy settings, allow minors to opt out of unnecessary personal data collection, and prohibit targeted advertising based on minors' personal information (only permitting age/location targeting). The law defines "minor" as under 18 residing in Arizona and excludes certain services like email, educational tools, or news platforms from its scope. The Arizona Attorney General has exclusive enforcement authority, and the bill does not allow private lawsuits for violations.
HB 4082 proposes that social media platforms in Arizona must restrict users under 16 from accessing content and engaging in social interactions. The bill requires platforms to implement age-appropriate design features, default safety settings, and annual risk assessments to address potential harms to minors. Platforms must also publish safety policies detailing risk categories and mitigation strategies, while maintaining compliance records for three years. This legislation directly affects social media companies operating in Arizona, mandating specific safety measures without restricting business transactions or advertising.
