Maryland House Bill 1638: Consumer Protection - Covered Platforms - Protection of Minors (Kids Online Protection and Antigrooming Act)

Maryland · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Requiring a certain owner or operator of a certain covered platform to take reasonable measures to prioritize account privacy and establish certain default settings; requiring a covered provider to allow the parent or legal guardian of a minor to take certain actions regarding the minor's account on the covered platform; and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce the provisions of the Act and requiring the Attorney General to provide certain notice before bringing an enforcement action.

Latest action

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations (2026-02-25)

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