Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224)
Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224) in Mississippi: active, effective 2026 (signed April 2026). Applies to Social media platforms and online services accessible to Mississippi minors. Age range: Under 18. Written parental consent plus age verification tools before minors access covere
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Mississippi |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | 2026 (signed April 2026) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms and online services accessible to Mississippi minors |
Key requirements
- Written parental consent plus age verification tools before minors access covered services
- Restrictions on 'addictive' features for minor accounts
- Department of Education must develop a grades 6-12 social media safety curriculum
- AG enforcement with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation; parental private right of action for repeated knowing violations
Notes
Signed by Governor Reeves April 2026. Builds on HB 1126, which remains in litigation.
Frequently asked
What does Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224) require?
Written parental consent plus age verification tools before minors access covered services Restrictions on 'addictive' features for minor accounts Department of Education must develop a grades 6-12 social media safety curriculum AG enforcement with civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation; parental private right of action for repeated knowing violations
Who must comply with Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224) in Mississippi?
Social media platforms and online services accessible to Mississippi minors
When does Mississippi Keeping Kids Safe Online Act (HB 1224) take effect and what is its status?
Effective 2026 (signed April 2026). Current status: active. Signed by Governor Reeves April 2026. Builds on HB 1126, which remains in litigation.
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 |
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