House Bill No. by Representative Schlegel amends the Kids Online Protection and Anti-Grooming Act to enhance protections for minors using online platforms. The bill introduces a definition for "material harmful to minors" and modifies the definition of "minor" to include any person under the age of 18 who is not emancipated. Additionally, it repeals the previous definition of "sexually explicit material." The bill also mandates that online platforms set minor accounts to private mode, allowing only connected users to view or respond to content posted by the minor, thereby prioritizing the privacy of minors' accounts.

Furthermore, the bill requires that legal representatives of minors be notified if the minor is exposed to material harmful to minors, replacing the previous requirement for notification regarding sexually explicit material. The effective date of the amendments will be upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature. This legislation aims to strengthen the duty of care owed by online platforms to minors and ensure their safety while using digital services.

Statutes affected:
HB427 Original: