United States of America: Bill relating to social media use and parental consent, including age verification requirement was passed by Oklahoma House of Representatives

On 25 March 2025, the bill relating to the use of social media and parental consent, including age verification requirements, was passed by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. The bill stipulates that individuals under the age of 16 are prohibited from creating accounts, while those aged between 16 and 17 require parental consent. It requires platforms to conduct reasonable age verification, including through identity checks or application store confirmation, but limits data retention to 30 days. The bill also restricts profiling and prohibits the collection or retention of unnecessary personal data, precise geolocation data without notice, and the use of dark patterns to influence underage users. Social media companies would be obligated to implement safeguards when processing the data of minors and are prohibited from selling or sharing such data. Violations could be reported to the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office. In the event of an infringement, platforms would be granted a period of 45 days in which to remedy the situation before enforcement action may be taken. Failure to comply with these directives by a company may result in financial penalties of up to USD 2,500 for each violation, along with the possibility of legal action. The bill exempts specific online services, including email, electronic commerce, and career-focused platforms, while limiting the liability of companies if minors use fraudulent means to bypass restrictions.