Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1816: Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1816 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors, civil liability. Primary sponsor: Ellen McLaughlin (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 4, 2025): Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Commercial entity offering social media accounts; restricted hours for minors; civil liability. Provides that no commercial entity that offers social media accounts, as defined in the bill, shall knowingly or intentionally allow a minor to access his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. unless the minor's parent, guardian, or legal custodian has provided permission for the minor to use such social media account during these hours. The bill provides that any commercial entity that violates these provisions shall be subject to civil liability for damages resulting from the interference with a minor's sleep cycle or mental health by allowing such minor to access to his social media account during the hours of 12:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and reasonable attorney fees and costs.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen McLaughlin | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 36 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Communications, Technology and Innovation
- Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- Assigned CT & I sub: Technology and Innovation
- Referred from General Laws and referred to Communications, Technology and Innovation (Voice Vote)
- Referred to Committee on General Laws
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-08-2025 25100322D