Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383)
Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) in Nebraska: challenged, effective July 1, 2026 (partially enjoined). Applies to Social media platforms serving Nebraska users. Age range: Under 18. Age verification for all users (enjoined)
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Nebraska |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | July 1, 2026 (partially enjoined) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms serving Nebraska users |
Key requirements
- Age verification for all users (enjoined)
- Express parental consent before minors open accounts (enjoined)
- Parental dashboard to view a minor's posts, interactions, and private messages and control privacy settings and time limits (in effect)
- AG enforcement up to $2,500 per violation plus private right of action
Notes
NetChoice sued May 14, 2026 (NetChoice v. Hilgers). Judge Gerrard partially enjoined the law before its July 1, 2026 effective date: age verification and parental consent provisions are blocked, but the parental monitoring dashboard requirement may be enforced.
Frequently asked
What does Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) require?
Age verification for all users (enjoined) Express parental consent before minors open accounts (enjoined) Parental dashboard to view a minor's posts, interactions, and private messages and control privacy settings and time limits (in effect) AG enforcement up to $2,500 per violation plus private right of action
Who must comply with Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) in Nebraska?
Social media platforms serving Nebraska users
When does Nebraska Parental Rights in Social Media Act (LB 383) take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2026 (partially enjoined). Current status: challenged. NetChoice sued May 14, 2026 (NetChoice v. Hilgers). Judge Gerrard partially enjoined the law before its July 1, 2026 effective date: age verification and parental consent provisions are blocked, but the parental monitoring dashboard requirement may be enforced.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Data Privacy Act & AADC (LB 504) | Nebraska | Consumer Privacy | active | January 1, 2026 (amended July 17, 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
- 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)