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Read. Follow. Verify.Vermont Bill Requires Social Media Platforms to Verify Age and Obtain Parental Consent
Last action · February 21, 2025: Read first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic DevelopmentSponsor: Michael Mrowicki
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What This Bill Would Do
Social media platforms would be required to verify the user's age and obtain parental or guardian consent before granting access to minors under a new Vermont bill. The proposed legislation applies to platforms operating within the scope of state consumer protection laws.
Minors face restricted social media access unless parents or guardians explicitly approve their accounts, while platforms must deploy age-verification systems.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Minors
Minors must have parental or guardian consent before gaining membership and access to social media platforms.
Parents and guardians
Parents and guardians must provide consent before a minor can receive membership and access to a social media platform.
Social media platforms
Platforms must implement age verification procedures and secure parental consent for minors.
Key Facts
- The bill applies to social media platforms operating within the scope of Vermont consumer protection laws.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Feb 21, 2025HouseIntroducedRead first time and referred to the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development
Version history
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