United States of America: Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611/Act 900)
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Implemented Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) Section 2 obligations
On 21 April 2026, Section 2 of the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) entered into force. This section requires covered social media platforms to implement reasonable age verification to confirm that users are at least 16 ye…
SourceImplemented Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) provisions excluding Section 2
On 4 August 2025, provisions of the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) entered into force. These provisions establish civil liability for violations, increase penalties to USD 10'000 per instance, and enable parents or guard…
SourceGovernor signed Act to amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611)
On 21 April 2025, the Governor signed the Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611). The Bill amends the definition of a minor from under 18 years to under 16 years of age. It requires social media platforms to implement reasonable age verif…
SourceAct to amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611) was adopted
On 15 April 2025, an Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611) was adopted by the Arkansas Legislature. The Bill amends the definition of a minor from under 18 years to under 16 years of age. It requires social media platforms to implement r…
SourceAct to amend Social Media Safety Act (SB 611) was introduced to Arkansas Senate
On 2 April 2025, an Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act was introduced to the Senate of Arkansas (SB 611). The Bill would amend the definition of a minor from under 18 years to under 16 years of age. It would require social media platforms to i…
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