Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194)
Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) in Utah: challenged, effective October 1, 2024 (enjoined). Applies to Social media platforms. Age range: Minors. Age verification systems required
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Utah |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | October 1, 2024 (enjoined) |
| Age range | Minors |
| Applies to | Social media platforms |
Key requirements
- Age verification systems required
- Parental consent required
- Parental controls on minor accounts
- Prohibits targeted advertising to minors
Notes
Blocked by federal preliminary injunction (September 2024). Tenth Circuit heard argument November 20, 2025 (NetChoice v. Brown); ruling still pending as of September 2026. Companion HB 464 (private right of action for algorithmic harms) also blocked.
Frequently asked
What does Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) require?
Age verification systems required Parental consent required Parental controls on minor accounts Prohibits targeted advertising to minors
Who must comply with Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) in Utah?
Social media platforms
When does Utah Minor Protection in Social Media Act (SB 194) take effect and what is its status?
Effective October 1, 2024 (enjoined). Current status: challenged. Blocked by federal preliminary injunction (September 2024). Tenth Circuit heard argument November 20, 2025 (NetChoice v. Brown); ruling still pending as of September 2026. Companion HB 464 (private right of action for algorithmic harms) also blocked.
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 |
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)