Law / United States / 
Indiana
HEA 1408 (2026), social media accounts held by minors
House Enrolled Act No. 1408 (2026), amending Ind. Code tit. 24, art. 4
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In force in 100 days, effective 1 January 2027.
A social media and minors rule binding private bodies.
As of 15 July 2026.
What this law does
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Requires covered social media providers, those using algorithmic content feeds with at least $1 billion in global revenue, to determine whether a user is an Indiana resident under 16 and to obtain verifiable parental consent before creating an account, and to lock safety settings limiting direct messages, search visibility, and targeted advertising for minor accounts.
Who enforces it
Enforcement body
Indiana Attorney General
What it reaches
Age threshold
16
Verification methods
Parental consent, Third party service, Self declaration
When LexLint raises it
operates_social_platform
Read the law
official Indiana General Assembly bill record, conference committee report
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