This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by regulating the use of social media for minors aged 15 and younger in Minnesota. It introduces new provisions under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 325F, specifically addressing the creation and management of social media accounts by minors. The bill mandates that social media platforms must prohibit minors under 14 from creating accounts and must terminate existing accounts held by such minors. For minors aged 14 and 15, parental consent is required for account creation, and similar termination procedures apply. Additionally, the bill requires social media platforms to delete all personal information related to terminated accounts unless legally required to retain it.

Furthermore, the bill establishes requirements for anonymous age verification for websites that publish material harmful to minors, ensuring that individuals under 18 cannot access such content. It outlines penalties for violations, including civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation and potential damages of up to $10,000 for minors affected by non-compliance. The bill also emphasizes the importance of protecting personal identifying information during the age verification process, ensuring that such data is not retained or misused. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on August 1, 2025.