Consumer Data Protection Act; social media platforms and minors

Requires social media platforms to use commercially reasonable age screening and limit users under 16 to one hour per day per platform unless a parent consents to more.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLaw

Preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court in NetChoice's challenge; the state has appealedFeb 277 months ago

Body: Virginia General Assembly
Session: 2025
Introduced: Jan 3, 2025
In effect since: Jan 18 months ago
Votes: Senate 40-0, House 97-0, Senate concurred 39-0
Sponsors: D (Democrat)Democrat

Kids Platforms Privacy

Official page On Regulations: Virginia VCDPA

Timeline

Feb 27 7 months ago
Preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court in NetChoice's challenge
Jan 1 8 months ago
Takes effect
May 2, 2025 1 year ago
Approved by Governor Youngkin, Chapter 703
Apr 2, 2025 1 year ago
Senate concurred in governor's recommendation 40-0
Feb 20, 2025 1 year ago
Passed House with substitute 97-0; Senate agreed 39-0
Feb 3, 2025 1 year ago
Passed Senate 40-0
Jan 3, 2025 1 year ago
Prefiled in Senate

Timeline

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