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Protecting Online Users from Manipulation and Experiments

This act aims to protect users of large online platforms from manipulative practices and unwitting participation in experiments. It requires informed consent for behavioral research and prohibits manipulating interfaces to coerce consent or data. This is intended to increase citizens' control over their data and online experiences.
Key points
Large online platforms (over 100 million users) cannot manipulate website design to coerce consent or data.
Conducting behavioral research on users requires their informed consent.
Platforms must regularly inform users and the public about ongoing research.
Prohibition of manipulating interfaces on websites for children under 13 to induce compulsive usage.
Platforms must establish independent review boards to evaluate user research.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce the rules, treating violations as unfair practices.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_6083
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-11-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DETOUR Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6083.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Large online platforms (over 100 million users) cannot manipulate website design to coerce consent or data.
  • Conducting behavioral research on users requires their informed consent.
  • Platforms must regularly inform users and the public about ongoing research.
  • Prohibition of manipulating interfaces on websites for children under 13 to induce compulsive usage.
  • Platforms must establish independent review boards to evaluate user research.
  • The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce the rules, treating violations as unfair practices.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Informatization Courts and Law