HB0019 | Social Media – Parental Consent for Minors Required

January 13, 2025

WFA STANCE:

Support

WFA CATEGORY:

Family Values

TOPIC:

Protection of Children

FINAL STATUS:

House Did not Consider for Introduction (2/3/25)

SCHEDULE:

No Committee Meetings or Floor Sessions Currently Scheduled

SPONSOR(S):

Representative Steve Harshman

CO-SPONSOR(S):

Representative(s) Martha Lawley, Art Washut, Robert Wharff
Senator(s) Eric Barlow, Jared Olsen

LEGISLATOR CONTACT INFO:

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SUMMARY:

AN ACT relating to trade and commerce; requiring parental consent for minors under age eighteen (18) to use a social media platform; providing definitions; requiring rulemaking; and providing for effective dates.

View Full Text of the Bill: https://www.wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2025/HB0019

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