HB 1618 Mississippi House · 2026 Regular Session

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
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 19, 2026 Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Clay Mansell
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