The "Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation for Kids Act" aims to regulate addictive feeds on internet-based services and applications, particularly those used by minors. The bill defines key terms such as "addictive feed," "covered operator," and "covered minor," and establishes that a covered operator cannot provide an addictive feed to a user unless they have actual knowledge that the user is not a minor or have obtained verifiable parental consent. Additionally, the bill prohibits covered operators from sending notifications about addictive feeds to minors during specific hours and outlines the responsibilities of operators regarding the collection and use of age-related information.
The legislation also empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance through civil actions, which may include fines, actual damages, and injunctive relief for violations. Furthermore, the attorney general is tasked with creating rules to implement the act, including methods for obtaining parental consent. The bill emphasizes the protection of minors' mental health and well-being, ensuring that parental consent does not limit a parent's ability to seek recourse for any harm caused by the services.