Texas HB 18 — Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment (SCOPE) Act
Requires social media platforms to obtain verifiable parental consent before minors under 18 can create accounts. Prohibits platforms from using features designed to increase minor usage beyond intended time, targeted advertising to minors, and sharing minors' data. Effective September 2024.
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