The proposed bill, General Assembly Proposed Bill No. 6479, aims to amend current statutes concerning minors and social media usage. Specifically, it seeks to prohibit any social media algorithms that target individuals under the age of seventeen, which includes tracking their age or telephone number. Additionally, the bill intends to ban the inclusion of a continuous feed in the social media accounts of users younger than seventeen years old.

The purpose of this legislation is to enhance the protection of minors in the digital space by preventing targeted advertising and content that may not be appropriate for their age group. By implementing these restrictions, the bill aims to create a safer online environment for young users and mitigate potential risks associated with social media engagement.