South Carolina: children's privacy and online safety laws

3 laws tracked for South Carolina: South Carolina Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media Act (HB 4591), South Carolina Age-Appropriate Code Design Act (H. 3431), Age Verification for Harmful Content. Status, effective dates, age ranges and requirements.

LawJurisdictionCategoryStatusEffective
South Carolina Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media Act (HB 4591)South CarolinaSocial MediapendingJanuary 1, 2027
South Carolina Age-Appropriate Code Design Act (H. 3431)South CarolinaAge-Appropriate Design CodechallengedFebruary 5, 2026
Age Verification for Harmful ContentSouth CarolinaAge VerificationactiveActive

Frequently asked

Which children's privacy laws apply in South Carolina?

South Carolina Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media Act (HB 4591) (pending, effective January 1, 2027); South Carolina Age-Appropriate Code Design Act (H. 3431) (challenged, effective February 5, 2026); Age Verification for Harmful Content (active, effective Active)

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