United States of America: Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37) was introduced to the Louisiana House of Representatives

On 6 March 2025, the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act (HB 37) was introduced to the House of Representatives of the State of Louisiana. The Bill would establish a duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors, requiring them to implement measures such as prohibiting adults from connecting with minors unless initiated by the minor, restricting private messaging, and preventing the disclosure of a minor's geolocation. Furthermore, platforms would be obliged to notify a minor's legal representative within 24 hours of certain activities, including microtransactions, exposure to sexually explicit material, or connections between an adult and a minor. A legal representative would be able to opt out of these protections with written consent. Failure to comply with the provisions of the Bill would be subject to legal consequences, including the potential for damages, court costs, and attorney fees.