Tennessee Protecting Children from Social Media Act
Tennessee Protecting Children from Social Media Act in Tennessee: challenged, effective January 1, 2025. Applies to Social media companies. Age range: Under 18. Parental consent verification for under 18
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | January 1, 2025 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media companies |
Key requirements
- Parental consent verification for under 18
- Parents can monitor privacy settings
- Parents can set time restrictions
- Parents can schedule breaks
Notes
District court denied NetChoice a preliminary injunction June 20, 2025. On August 28, 2026 the Sixth Circuit vacated that denial (NetChoice v. Skrmetti), holding compliance costs and chilled speech can be irreparable harm, and remanded for full consideration of the injunction factors. Law remains in effect pending remand.
Frequently asked
What does Tennessee Protecting Children from Social Media Act require?
Parental consent verification for under 18 Parents can monitor privacy settings Parents can set time restrictions Parents can schedule breaks
Who must comply with Tennessee Protecting Children from Social Media Act in Tennessee?
Social media companies
When does Tennessee Protecting Children from Social Media Act take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 1, 2025. Current status: challenged. District court denied NetChoice a preliminary injunction June 20, 2025. On August 28, 2026 the Sixth Circuit vacated that denial (NetChoice v. Skrmetti), holding compliance costs and chilled speech can be irreparable harm, and remanded for full consideration of the injunction factors. Law remains in effect pending remand.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Information Protection Act | Tennessee | Consumer Privacy | active | July 1, 2025 |
| 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)