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. Additionally, the bill stipulates that social media platforms must delete all information related to terminated accounts unless legally required to retain it. It also 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 introduces legal remedies for violations of these regulations, allowing the Attorney General to seek punitive damages against platforms that knowingly or recklessly violate the new provisions. It also grants the right for account holders under 18, represented by their parents or guardians, to sue for damages of up to $10,000 if their accounts are mishandled. The bill outlines specific criteria for social media platforms to fall under these regulations, including user engagement metrics and addictive features. The new law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
SB0262A, AM SB 262, introduced 02/23/2026: 45.50.471, 45.50.650