This bill aims to enhance the protection of minors on social media platforms by establishing age restrictions and verification processes. It prohibits individuals under the age of sixteen from holding accounts on certain social media platforms, while those aged sixteen and seventeen can only do so with explicit consent from a parent or legal guardian. The bill mandates social media companies to verify the age of account holders and allows the use of third-party vendors for this purpose. Additionally, it outlines specific activities that social media platforms accessed by minors are prohibited from engaging in, such as processing personal information that could harm minors or using manipulative design practices known as "dark patterns."

The legislation also provides a framework for enforcement, allowing the Office of the Attorney General to address violations and requiring social media companies to rectify any issues within a specified timeframe. It establishes liability for companies that fail to comply with these regulations, including penalties for violations and damages for unauthorized access by minors. Furthermore, the bill restricts commercial entities and third-party vendors from retaining identifying information used for age verification beyond a limited period. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.