This bill amends Alaska's existing laws to establish regulations regarding social media accounts for minors, specifically targeting individuals under the age of 16. It mandates that social media platforms prohibit these individuals from creating accounts and requires the termination of any existing accounts held by users under this age. The bill also stipulates that platforms must delete all information related to terminated accounts unless legally required to retain it. Additionally, it restricts the use of personal data from users under 18 in personalized recommendation systems, while allowing for the display of user-generated content based on chronological order.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the legal remedies available to the Attorney General for violations of these regulations, including the potential for punitive damages. It specifies that only the Attorney General can bring actions for violations, while allowing account holders under 18 to pursue legal action through their parents or guardians if harmed by violations. The bill also defines key terms related to social media platforms and their functionalities, and it will take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB0262A, AM SB 262, introduced 02/23/2026: 45.50.471, 45.50.650
SB0262B, AM CSSB 262(L&C), introduced 05/04/2026: 45.50.471, 45.50.650