Bill
SB 495
Georgia bill SB 495 mandates age-appropriate digital design standards for platforms serving minors, restricting data collection and addictive features to protect children online.
SB 495 would establish design standards requiring digital platforms and online services to implement age-appropriate safety features and protections for minors. The bill creates requirements for how companies must design products and services when children are likely users, potentially including restrictions on data collection, algorithmic recommendations, and addictive design features targeting young people.
Children spend substantial time on digital platforms, raising concerns about privacy exploitation, mental health impacts, and predatory behavior. Setting legal design standards could shift how tech companies develop products, affecting millions of Georgia youth while potentially influencing national industry practices. However, compliance costs and regulatory scope will significantly impact both businesses and families.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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