Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456)
Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456) in Louisiana: blocked, effective N/A (struck down). Applies to Social media platforms. Age range: Under 16. Age verification required
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | blocked |
| Effective date | N/A (struck down) |
| Age range | Under 16 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms |
Key requirements
- Age verification required
- Parental consent for under 16
- Bans direct messaging with unknown adults
- Restricts unnecessary data collection
Notes
Struck down on summary judgment December 15, 2025 (NetChoice v. Murrill) — court held conditioning access to protected speech on government ID violates the First Amendment. Louisiana's appeal is fully briefed in the Fifth Circuit (No. 26-30016) as of May 2026; decision pending.
Frequently asked
What does Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456) require?
Age verification required Parental consent for under 16 Bans direct messaging with unknown adults Restricts unnecessary data collection
Who must comply with Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456) in Louisiana?
Social media platforms
When does Secure Online Child Interaction and Age Limitation Act (SB 162 / Act 456) take effect and what is its status?
Effective N/A (struck down). Current status: blocked. Struck down on summary judgment December 15, 2025 (NetChoice v. Murrill) — court held conditioning access to protected speech on government ID violates the First Amendment. Louisiana's appeal is fully briefed in the Fifth Circuit (No. 26-30016) as of May 2026; decision pending.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Kids Online Protection & Anti-Grooming Act Amendments (HB 427 / Act 552) | Louisiana | Consumer Privacy | pending | January 1, 2027 |
| 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
- 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)