United States of America: Social Media Regulation Act (H 3431) was introduced to the South Carolina House of Representatives

On 14 January 2025, the Social Media Regulation Act (H 3431) was introduced to the South Carolina House of Representatives. The Act proposes restrictions on minors’ access to social media platforms. It mandates that social media companies verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before allowing minors under 18 to create accounts. The Act also requires platforms to restrict direct messaging from adults to minors, limit targeted advertising based on minors' personal data, and implement content moderation policies to prevent access to harmful content. Additionally, it grants parents tools to supervise their children's accounts and mandates social media companies to report certain content to law enforcement. The South Carolina Attorney General’s Office will oversee enforcement, with penalties for non-compliance.