HB 173: Consumer protection; access by minors to certain platform portions restricted; hours for sending notifications to covered minors limited; default platform settings on certain platforms required; mechanism for more stringent optional settings required; annual disclosure of certain data by covered operators required; violations a deceptive trade practice

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HB 173 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Consumer protection; access by minors to certain platform portions restricted; hours for sending notifications to covered minors limited; default platform settings on certain platforms required; mechanism for more stringent optional settings required; annual disclosure of certain data by covered operators required; violations a deceptive trade practice. Primary sponsor: Ben Robbins (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 24, 2026): Re-referred to Committee in House of Origin (Judiciary).

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