Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351)
Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) in Georgia: blocked, effective July 1, 2025 (enjoined). Applies to Social media platforms. Age range: Under 16. Age verification required
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Georgia |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | blocked |
| Effective date | July 1, 2025 (enjoined) |
| Age range | Under 16 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms |
Key requirements
- Age verification required
- Parental consent for under 16
- Schools must restrict social media on devices
Notes
Blocked by federal preliminary injunction (June 26, 2025). Eleventh Circuit heard Georgia's appeal March 10, 2026 (NetChoice v. Carr); ruling pending as of September 2026.
Frequently asked
What does Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) require?
Age verification required Parental consent for under 16 Schools must restrict social media on devices
Who must comply with Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) in Georgia?
Social media platforms
When does Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2025 (enjoined). Current status: blocked. Blocked by federal preliminary injunction (June 26, 2025). Eleventh Circuit heard Georgia's appeal March 10, 2026 (NetChoice v. Carr); ruling pending as of September 2026.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children's Social Media Safety Act (HB 5511) | Illinois | Social Media | pending | 2028 |
| Kids Over Clicks — Youth Online Safety Package (SB 757-760) | Michigan | Social Media | pending | TBD (pending House) |
| Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) | Nevada | Social Media | active | January 1, 2026 |
| Social Media Safety Act (SB 396) & 2025 Amendments (Acts 900 / 901) | Arkansas | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) | California | Social Media | challenged | January 1, 2025 (partial); age verification January 1, 2027 |
| California Addictive Features Ban for Under-16s (AB 1709) | California | Social Media | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) | Colorado | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) | Florida | Social Media | challenged | January 1, 2025 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: COPPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: Privacy Program Bundle (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)