HB 3544 prohibits AI chatbots with human-like features (e.g., claiming sentience or seeking emotional bonds) from being available to minors under 18. It requires developers to implement age verification systems and offer alternative versions without such features for minors. Therapeutic chatbots providing mental health support are exempt if they include clear disclaimers, require professional oversight, provide clinical evidence of safety, and maintain transparency. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $7,500 per intentional violation, with minors or parents able to seek damages of $100-$750 per incident. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.
HB 3889 requires Oklahoma sex offenders to disclose their internet communication identities (including email, chat, and social media handles) as part of their registration with law enforcement. It affects all individuals subject to Oklahoma's Sex Offenders Registration Act, particularly those with out-of-state convictions needing to provide certified court documents within 60 days of moving. The bill also specifies address verification frequencies based on risk level: annually for Level 1, semiannually for Level 2, and every 90 days for Level 3 or habitual offenders. It mandates that offenders submit proof of current address and household occupants during verification checks. These changes update registration requirements to include digital footprints and streamline address compliance processes.
SB 838 prohibits social media platforms from allowing users under 16 years old to create or maintain accounts. Platforms must implement reasonable age verification and delete existing accounts of under-16 users within six months of the law's November 1, 2025 effective date. Exceptions apply to educational/healthcare platforms and text messaging services. The Oklahoma Attorney General can enforce the law through civil actions.
SB 693 requires social media platforms to display a clear warning about potential mental health risks for minors when users under 18 access the platform. This warning must be provided in a specific, conspicuous manner as defined by the bill, and failure to do so would be deemed an unlawful business practice under Oklahoma's Consumer Protection Act. Violations would result in civil penalties, which would be deposited into a new "Social Media Mitigation for Minor Mental Health Fund" managed by the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. The fund aims to support mental health services for minors in Oklahoma, directly affecting social media companies operating within the state.
This bill (SB 931) proposes requiring social media platforms to implement age verification systems and provide specific parental supervisory tools. The title indicates it aims to protect minors by restricting access to certain content based on age and giving parents control over their children's accounts. However, the provided context includes no bill text, detailed provisions, or specific mechanisms (e.g., how verification would work or what tools would be required). The bill is currently pending in committee (Technology and Telecommunications) with no substantive details available in the provided summary. Without the full bill text, concrete policy changes cannot be described.
SB 704 requires all Oklahoma public high schools to offer at least four advanced placement (AP) courses starting in the 2024-2025 school year. It mandates that school districts provide access to AP courses through options including an online platform maintained by the Statewide Charter School Board, with a focus on STEM, foreign language, and AP courses. The bill directs this online platform to be available to all students across Oklahoma school districts, eliminating barriers to course access. The law takes effect July 1, 2025, and includes requirements for the State Department of Education to provide information about AP course benefits and track district implementation.
SB 371 requires Oklahoma school districts to create policies blocking students from accessing social media platforms (including social networks, blogs, video sharing, and photo sharing) on school-owned computers or devices while on school premises. The bill defines "social media" broadly to cover all interactive online platforms where users contribute content. School boards must adopt these policies by a specified deadline, with rules to be developed by the state education agency. The law takes immediate effect due to an emergency declaration.
HB 1016 requires content creators in Oklahoma who feature minors in compensated online videos to set aside earnings in a trust account for the minor until they turn 18. It mandates detailed record-keeping of minor-related content, views, and earnings, and allows minors aged 13+ to demand removal of their likeness from content. Content creators must maintain these records until the minor turns 21 and face civil penalties for violations, including lawsuits for unpaid trust funds. The law directly affects minors appearing in compensated video content on platforms like social media or streaming services within Oklahoma.
HB 1275 requires social media platforms meeting its definition (e.g., those using algorithms, infinite scrolling, and enabling public social interaction) to verify users are at least 18 years old before granting access. It specifically affects platforms used by Oklahoma residents, excluding email services, gaming platforms, educational tools, and professional networking sites. Key mechanisms include using state-approved digital ID verification and prohibiting "dark patterns" that trick users into sharing age data. The bill explicitly states it does not restrict content or minors' ability to post content on platforms they legally access, focusing solely on age verification for platform access.
SB 885, the Safe Screens for Kids Act, requires social media platforms to obtain parental consent before minors under 18 in Oklahoma can create accounts, verify user ages, and grant parents full access to their children’s accounts and activity. The bill prohibits platforms from collecting data from minors (except de-identified data), showing targeted ads to minors, using algorithms to personalize content based on minors’ behavior, or designing features that encourage excessive use or exploit psychological vulnerabilities. It also bans platforms from using minors’ data for advertising or personalization and allows Oklahoma’s Attorney General to enforce compliance through civil actions. The law takes effect November 1, 2025, directly impacting social media companies operating in Oklahoma and their minor users.
