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United States of America: Governor signed Act to amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611)

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Governor signed Act to amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611)

On 21 April 2025, the Governor signed the Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611). The Bill amends the definition of a minor from under 18 years to under 16 years of age. It requires social media platforms to implement reasonable age verif…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content, messaging service provider
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-04-02
under deliberation

On 2 April 2025, an Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act was introduced to the Senate of Arkans…

2025-04-15
adopted

On 15 April 2025, an Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611) was adopted by the Arkansas …

2025-04-21
adopted

On 21 April 2025, the Governor signed the Act to Amend the Social Media Safety Act (SB 611). The Bi…

2025-08-04
in force

On 4 August 2025, provisions of the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) ent…

2026-04-21
in force

On 21 April 2026, Section 2 of the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act amendment (Act 900/SB 611) ente…