Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63)
Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) in Nevada: active, effective January 1, 2026. Applies to Online service providers and social media platforms serving Nevada residents. Age range: Under 13 (primary), 13-17 (parental controls). Verifiable parental consent required before collecting or processing
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Nevada |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | active |
| Effective date | January 1, 2026 |
| Age range | Under 13 (primary), 13-17 (parental controls) |
| Applies to | Online service providers and social media platforms serving Nevada residents |
Key requirements
- Verifiable parental consent required before collecting or processing personal data of children under 13
- Prohibits using minors' data for targeted advertising or algorithmic recommendation systems
- Prohibits sale of children's personal information
- Platforms must disable addictive features (infinite scroll, autoplay, interactive metrics) on minors' accounts upon parental request
- Restricts notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. and during school hours (unless parent opts in)
- Age verification with at least 95% accuracy required
- Nevada AG and Department of Health and Human Services enforcement
Notes
Signed by Governor in 2025. One of the most comprehensive state youth online safety laws. Effective January 1, 2026.
Frequently asked
What does Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) require?
Verifiable parental consent required before collecting or processing personal data of children under 13 Prohibits using minors' data for targeted advertising or algorithmic recommendation systems Prohibits sale of children's personal information Platforms must disable addictive features (infinite scroll, autoplay, interactive metrics) on minors' accounts upon parental request Restricts notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. and during school hours (unless parent opts in) Age verification with at least 95% accuracy required Nevada AG and Department of Health and Human Services enforcement
Who must comply with Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) in Nevada?
Online service providers and social media platforms serving Nevada residents
When does Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2026. Current status: active. Signed by Governor in 2025. One of the most comprehensive state youth online safety laws. Effective January 1, 2026.
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) |
| 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 |
| Protecting Georgia's Children on Social Media Act (SB 351) | Georgia | Social Media | blocked | July 1, 2025 (enjoined) |
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