Parental consent; require for minors before use of interactive computer services.
This bill would require online platforms to obtain parental consent before minors under 18 can create accounts or use their services. It prohibits platforms from allowing minors to access content deemed "harmful to minors" or sharing their personal details (such as name, image, or location) with others. Platforms must verify users' ages using government IDs or approved systems before granting access. Violations could lead to civil penalties, and the bill directly affects minors, parents, and online platforms operating in Mississippi.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 19, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Committee
1
Jan 19, 2026
Committee
Referred To Judiciary A
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Clay Mansell
RRepublican
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