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HB 1082

TO CREATE THE ARKANSAS CHILDREN AND TEENS’ ONLINE PRIVACY PROTECTION ACT.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Justin Boyd and 4 co-sponsors

Arkansas House Bill 1082 aimed to enhance online privacy for children under 13 by requiring parental consent for data collection and restricting targeted advertising.

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Bill Summary · HB 1082

Summary of House Bill 1082: Arkansas Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act

Purpose and Intent

House Bill 1082 was introduced to establish the Arkansas Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act. The primary aim of this legislation was to enhance the privacy protections for children and teenagers online, ensuring that their personal information is safeguarded when using websites, online services, applications, and mobile applications.

Key Provisions

The bill included several significant provisions aimed at regulating how operators of online platforms handle personal information from minors:

  1. Definitions:

    • Child: Defined as an individual under the age of 13.
    • Operator: Refers to any entity that operates a website or online service that collects personal information from children or teens.

  2. Disclosure of Information:

    • Operators were required to obtain verifiable consent from parents or guardians before collecting personal information from children.
    • The bill specified what constitutes "disclosure" of personal information, clarifying that it does not include information shared with service providers for internal operations.

  3. Targeted Advertising:

    • The legislation aimed to restrict targeted advertising directed at children and teens based on their personal data.
    • Operators were prohibited from using personal information for targeted advertising unless specific consent was obtained.

  4. Privacy Policy Requirements:

    • Operators were mandated to provide clear and accessible privacy policies detailing how personal information is collected, used, and shared.

  5. Effective Date:

    • The act was proposed to take effect on July 1, 2026, should it have been enacted.

Affected Parties

The bill would have impacted:
- Children and Teens: Enhanced protections for their online privacy.
- Operators of Online Services: Websites and applications targeting minors would have faced stricter regulations regarding data collection and usage.
- Parents and Guardians: Increased rights to control and consent to the collection of their children's personal information.

Legislative Actions and Status

  • Introduced: January 13, 2025
  • Amendments: The bill underwent multiple amendments, with significant changes made to definitions and provisions regarding consent and disclosure.
  • Withdrawn: On March 11, 2025, the bill was withdrawn by its author, Representative Gramlich, before it could be enacted.

Conclusion

While House Bill 1082 aimed to provide robust protections for the online privacy of children and teens in Arkansas, its withdrawal means that these proposed regulations will not be implemented at this time. The discussions surrounding the bill highlight ongoing concerns about the safety and privacy of minors in the digital landscape.

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

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