United States of America: Implemented Louisiana Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act including service access restrictions

On 1 July 2024, the Louisiana Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (Act 456) is implemented. Notably, the Act requires any social media company with at least five million account holders worldwide to verify the age of Louisiana residents and to obtain the consent of a parent or guardian before a resident under the age of 18 may open an account. Further, accounts of minors will be subject to automatic restrictions, including access restrictions between 10.30 pm and 6.30 am. Parents or guardians of minors will have the option of modifying or eliminating these restrictions.