United States of America: Adopted Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152) including content moderation regulation

On 1 March 2023, the Senate adopted the Utah Social Media Regulation Act (SB 152). In particular, the Act would require social media companies for accounts held by residents under the age of 18 to prohibit direct messaging with certain accounts, not show a minor's account in search results, display advertising, target or suggest groups, products, posts, services or users. The requirements to moderate the content recommended to minors will come into force on 1 March 2024.