Age Verification for Harmful Content (Rule + HB 1839)

Age Verification for Harmful Content (Rule + HB 1839) in Missouri: active, effective November 30, 2025 (rule); August 28, 2026 (statute). Applies to Commercial websites, including social media platforms, where more than one-third of content is harmful to minors. Age range: Under 18. Age verification

Key facts

Key requirements

• Age verification through a third-party provider using digital ID or government ID
• Sites may not retain identifying information after verification
• AG penalties up to $10,000 per day, plus up to $250,000 if minors access restricted material

Notes

AG rule effective November 30, 2025 made Missouri the 25th age-verification state. HB 1839, effective August 28, 2026, codified the requirement in statute with a third-party-verifier mandate and clearer AG penalty authority.

Further reading: Age Verification Compliance Guide

Frequently asked

What does Age Verification for Harmful Content (Rule + HB 1839) require?

Age verification through a third-party provider using digital ID or government ID Sites may not retain identifying information after verification AG penalties up to $10,000 per day, plus up to $250,000 if minors access restricted material

Who must comply with Age Verification for Harmful Content (Rule + HB 1839) in Missouri?

Commercial websites, including social media platforms, where more than one-third of content is harmful to minors

When does Age Verification for Harmful Content (Rule + HB 1839) take effect and what is its status?

Effective November 30, 2025 (rule); August 28, 2026 (statute). Current status: active. AG rule effective November 30, 2025 made Missouri the 25th age-verification state. HB 1839, effective August 28, 2026, codified the requirement in statute with a third-party-verifier mandate and clearer AG penalty authority.

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