House Bill No. [insert number] enacts the "Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act" under R.S. 9:2717.4, establishing a duty of care for online platforms that contract with minors. The bill defines key terms such as "covered platform," "minor," and "online video game," and outlines the responsibilities of platform owners or operators to protect minors' privacy. Specifically, it mandates default privacy settings that prohibit adults from connecting with minors without consent, restrict direct messaging unless connected, and limit the sharing of minors' precise geolocation. Additionally, it allows legal representatives of minors to manage account settings and receive notifications regarding exposure to explicit material or new connections.

The bill also includes provisions for penalties, stating that violations can result in civil fines of up to $10,000 per infraction, enforceable by the attorney general. Before pursuing legal action, the attorney general must notify the platform operator of the alleged violations, allowing them a chance to rectify the issues. If the operator fails to comply or commits further violations, the attorney general may proceed with enforcement. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2026, and all fines collected will be allocated to consumer protection efforts.