Social Media Companies' Liability for Harm to Children
This proposed law aims to hold social media companies financially accountable if their services cause physical injury or mental health harm to children under 16. Citizens whose children have been affected will be able to seek compensation in court.
Key points
Social media companies can be sued for physical or mental harm to users under 16 years old.
Affected individuals can seek damages, including punitive damages and legal fees.
Companies may avoid liability if they took reasonable steps to verify age and did not know the user was under 16.
The law will take effect 180 days after enactment and will not apply to prior uses.
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