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Social Media Safety Act

Requires large social media companies to verify users' ages through a third party and obtain parental consent for users under 18.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Permanently enjoined by U.S. District Court (W.D. Ark.) in NetChoice v. Griffin in March 2025Aug 31, 20233 years ago

Body
Arkansas General Assembly
Session
2023
Introduced
Mar 9, 2023
Sponsors
R (Republican)Republican
KidsPlatforms
Official page Source: Arkansas State Legislature bill page; Wikipedia (litigation)

Timeline

  1. Aug 31, 2023 3 years ago

    Preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court (W.D. Ark.)

  2. Apr 11, 2023 3 years ago

    Became Act 689

  3. Apr 5, 2023 3 years ago

    Passed House as amended

  4. Mar 29, 2023 3 years ago

    Passed Senate

  5. Mar 9, 2023 3 years ago

    Filed

Sponsors

  • R (Republican)Tyler Dees
  • R (Republican)Jon Eubanks