This bill amends R.S. 9:2717.2 to enhance protections for minors in contracts with interactive computer services. It establishes a public policy that minors should be safeguarded in online environments, requiring that no contracts or agreements, including the creation of online accounts, can be made with minors without the express consent of their legal representatives. Additionally, any contract entered into without such consent is deemed a relative nullity, meaning it is invalid unless confirmed in writing by the legal representative. The bill also clarifies that third parties may be used to obtain consent and provides definitions for key terms such as "account," "consent," "interactive computer service," "legal representative," and "minor."

Furthermore, the bill repeals Sections 2 and 3 of Act No. 440 from the 2023 Regular Session, which may have previously addressed similar issues. The effective date of the bill is contingent upon the governor's signature or the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. This legislative change aims to ensure that minors are adequately protected when engaging with online services, reinforcing the necessity of parental or guardian consent in such transactions.

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