HF 526: Relating to social media users under eighteen years of age, making penalties applicable, and including applicability provisions

What it does

This bill relates to social media users under years of age. The bill defines “internet site”, “social media account”, and “social media company”. The bill defines “social media company” to mean a company responsible for operating and maintaining a social media internet site that allows users to provide information about themselves to specified audiences and allows users to communicate with other users. The bill prohibits an individual younger than years of age from maintaining their own social media account.

House subcommittee · named March 28, 2023

• Rep. John H. Wills (R) · john.wills@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Phil Thompson (R)
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Catholic Conference; Protect My Innocence

Against: Entertainment Software Association (ESA); Google LLC and its Affiliates; Meta Platforms Inc.; Technology Network aka TechNet

In plain words

1. March 1, 2023Filed in the House and sent to the Ways and Means committee
2. March 8, 2023House subcommittee named: Thompson, P., Wills, J. and Wilson
3. March 28, 2023House subcommittee named: Wills, J., Thompson, P. and Wilson
4. March 30, 2023Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
5. April 10, 2023Approved by the House committee
6. April 10, 2023Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 712