Indiana Youth Social Media Protections (HEA 1408)
Indiana Youth Social Media Protections (HEA 1408) in Indiana: pending, effective 2027. Applies to Social media platforms with $1B+ global revenue using algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll or autoplay, with significant teen usage. Age range: Under 16. Verifiable parental consent required for accounts
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Indiana |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | 2027 |
| Age range | Under 16 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms with $1B+ global revenue using algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll or autoplay, with significant teen usage |
Key requirements
- Verifiable parental consent required for accounts of Indiana users under 16
- Age verification mandates
- Blocks direct messages and search visibility for adolescent accounts
- Restricts algorithm-driven recommendations and addictive features
- Parental tools to monitor and limit use
Notes
Signed by Governor Braun (ceremonial signing April 1, 2026) after near-unanimous passage; restrictions begin in 2027.
Frequently asked
What does Indiana Youth Social Media Protections (HEA 1408) require?
Verifiable parental consent required for accounts of Indiana users under 16 Age verification mandates Blocks direct messages and search visibility for adolescent accounts Restricts algorithm-driven recommendations and addictive features Parental tools to monitor and limit use
Who must comply with Indiana Youth Social Media Protections (HEA 1408) in Indiana?
Social media platforms with $1B+ global revenue using algorithmic feeds, infinite scroll or autoplay, with significant teen usage
When does Indiana Youth Social Media Protections (HEA 1408) take effect and what is its status?
Effective 2027. Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Braun (ceremonial signing April 1, 2026) after near-unanimous passage; restrictions begin in 2027.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Consumer Data Protection Act | Indiana | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2026 |
| 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) |
Put it into practice
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