GUARD Act (S.3062) — Guidelines for User Age-verification and Responsible Dialogue Act (Proposed Oct 2025)
The GUARD Act (S.3062) proposed requiring online platforms to verify user ages before allowing access and mandated parental consent for minors. Builds on COPPA by extending protections to teens 13-16. Also includes mental health disclosure requirements and restrictions on addictive design features for minors. Proposed October 2025.
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