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California
AB 1709 (2026), minimum age for addictive social media features
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In force in 100 days, effective 1 January 2027.
A social media and minors rule binding private bodies.
As of 12 September 2026.
What this law does
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Bars users under 16 from accessing addictive feeds, autoplay, and similar engagement features on covered platforms, using age determinations from the Digital Age Assurance Act or Health and Safety Code Section 27001, and creates an e-Safety Advisory Commission within the Department of Justice. Passed the Assembly and Senate, was enrolled and presented to the Governor on September 9, 2026, and was approved and chaptered as Chapter 183, Statutes of 2026 on September 10, 2026.
If you get it wrong
Private right of actionNo
Penalties
Up to $50,000 per affected minor for a knowing violation and up to $25,000 for a negligent violation.
Who enforces it
Enforcement body
California Attorney General or local public prosecutors
What it reaches
Age threshold
16
Covered services
Internet websites, online services, or applications that offer an addictive feed as a significant part of the service, excluding commercial transaction sites and cloud storage services.
Verification methods
Device signal, Self declaration
Who checks it
Audit expectation
none
When LexLint raises it
operates_social_platform
Read the law
official chaptered bill text, California Legislative Information
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