Alabama · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 235: Social media, individuals under 16 years of age prohibited from creating accounts, age verification required, penalties for violations established
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 235 is a bill introduced in the Alabama House on February 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Social media, individuals under 16 years of age prohibited from creating accounts, age verification required, penalties for violations established. Primary sponsor: David Faulkner (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 6, 2025): Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Consumer Protection
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Faulkner | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Children and Senior Advocacy
- Pending Committee Action in House of Origin (Children and Senior Advocacy)