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HB 2392

Establishes the "Missouri Social Media Safety for Minors Act"

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Marty Murray and 1 co-sponsor

Missouri bill requiring social media platforms to implement age verification, restrict algorithmic features, and enhance privacy protections for users under 18.

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Bill Summary · HB 2392

Legislative bill overview

HB 2392 establishes the "Missouri Social Media Safety for Minors Act," which creates regulatory requirements for social media platforms regarding their services to minors. The bill aims to address concerns about child safety, privacy, and wellbeing on digital platforms through mandatory protections and operational restrictions.

Why is this important

Social media use among minors raises documented concerns about mental health impacts, data privacy, addictive design features, and exposure to harmful content. This legislation represents Missouri's attempt to regulate platforms at the state level, which could serve as a model for other states or conflict with federal oversight efforts.

Potential points of contention

  • First Amendment challenges: Tech industry and free speech advocates may argue age restrictions and content moderation requirements violate constitutional protections or create unconstitutional vagueness
  • Implementation feasibility: Determining minor age through verification systems raises privacy concerns and may be technically difficult without creating barriers to legitimate users
  • Federal preemption disputes: May conflict with existing federal frameworks (COPPA, CDA 230) and create inconsistent state-by-state regulations that burden platforms differently
  • Defining "safety" requirements: Specifics on which design features are prohibited (algorithmic recommendations, notification systems, etc.) and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear without bill text

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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