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(A)(1)–(4) As used in this Chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: (1) "Account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1)" means a residentResident"Resident" means a person who lives in this state for more than six months of the year.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(3) who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) when the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) knows or has reason to believe the residentResident"Resident" means a person who lives in this state for more than six months of the year.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(3) is located in this state. (2) "Daily active usersDaily active users"Daily active users" means the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous twelve months, or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous month.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(2)" means the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous twelve months, or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous month. (3) "ResidentResident"Resident" means a person who lives in this state for more than six months of the year.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(3)" means a person who lives in this state for more than six months of the year. (4)(a) "Social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4)" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active usersDaily active users"Daily active users" means the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous twelve months, or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, the number of unique users in the United States who used the online forum, website, or application at least eighty percent of the days during the previous month.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(2) who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.
Subsection A defines four key terms used throughout the chapter. The most consequential is social media platform, which requires all four of the following: user-generated content functionality, a threshold showing that 10% or more of daily active users under 16 spend two or more hours per day on the platform, algorithmic content selection, and the presence of at least one enumerated addictive feature (infinite scrolling, push notifications, interactive engagement metrics, auto-play video, or live-streaming). The addictive-feature requirement effectively captures any major social media service. Email and direct messaging services are expressly excluded.
(B)(1) 1 A social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) shall prohibit a minor who is younger than fourteen years of age from entering into a contract with a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) to become an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1).
(B)(2)(a) 1 Terminate any account held by an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) younger than fourteen years of age, including accounts that the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) treats or categorizes as belonging to an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is likely younger than fourteen years of age for purposes of targeting content or advertising, and provide ninety days for an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) to dispute such termination. Termination shall be effective upon the expiration of the ninety days if the account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) fails to effectively dispute the termination.
(B)(2)(b)–(c) 2 Allow an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) younger than fourteen years of age to request to terminate the account. Termination shall be effective within five business days after such request. (c) Allow the confirmed parent or guardian of an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) younger than fourteen years of age to request that the minor's account be terminated. Termination shall be effective within ten business days after such request.
(B)(2)(d) 3 Permanently delete all personal information held by the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) relating to the terminated account, unless there are legal requirements to maintain such information.
Subsection B imposes an outright ban on social media accounts for minors under 14. Platforms must prohibit these minors from entering into contracts to become account holders and must proactively terminate existing accounts — including accounts the platform merely categorizes as likely belonging to a user under 14 for content or advertising targeting purposes. The 90-day dispute window before termination becomes effective provides a built-in due-process mechanism. Minors under 14 may self-request termination (effective within 5 business days), and confirmed parents or guardians may request termination (effective within 10 business days). All personal information associated with a terminated account must be permanently deleted unless a separate legal retention obligation applies.
(C)(1) 4 A social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) shall prohibit a minor who is fourteen or fifteen years of age from entering into a contract with a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) to become an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1), unless the minor's parent or guardian provides consent for the minor to become an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1).
(C)(2)(a) 4 Terminate any account held by an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age, including accounts that the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) treats or categorizes as belonging to an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is likely fourteen or fifteen years of age for purposes of targeting content or advertising, if the account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1)'s parent or guardian has not provided consent for the minor to create or maintain the account. The social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) shall provide ninety days for an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) to dispute such termination. Termination shall be effective upon the expiration of the ninety days if the account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) fails to effectively dispute the termination.
(C)(2)(b)–(c) 5 Allow an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age to request to terminate the account. Termination shall be effective within five business days after such request. (c) Allow the confirmed parent or guardian of an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age to request that the minor's account be terminated. Termination shall be effective within ten business days after such request.
(C)(2)(d) 6 Permanently delete all personal information held by the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) relating to the terminated account, unless there are legal requirements to maintain such information.
Subsection C takes a different approach for 14- and 15-year-olds: rather than an outright ban, it conditions account creation on parental or guardian consent. Platforms must terminate accounts held by 14- and 15-year-olds where no such consent has been provided, including accounts the platform merely categorizes as likely belonging to users of that age for content or advertising targeting. The same 90-day dispute window, minor self-termination (5 business days), parental termination (10 business days), and permanent data deletion requirements from Subsection B apply in parallel. This subsection is subject to a self-executing severability clause in Subsection D.
(D) 7 If a court enjoins the enforcement of Subsection C of this Section or would otherwise enjoin enforcement of any other provision of this Section due to Subsection C of this Section, then Subsection C of this Section shall be severed, and the following shall come into effect: (1) A social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) shall prohibit a minor who is fourteen or fifteen years of age from entering into a contract with a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) to become an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1). (2) A social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) shall do all of the following: (a) Terminate any account held by an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age, including accounts that the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) treats or categorizes as belonging to an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is likely fourteen or fifteen years of age for purposes of targeting content or advertising, and provide ninety days for an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) to dispute such termination. Termination shall be effective upon the expiration of ninety days if the account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) fails to effectively dispute the termination. (b) Allow an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age to request to terminate the account. Termination shall be effective within five business days after such request. (c) Allow the confirmed parent or guardian of an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age to request that the minor's account be terminated. Termination shall be effective within ten business days after such request. (d) Permanently delete all personal information held by the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) relating to the terminated account, unless there are legal requirements to maintain such information.
Subsection D is a self-executing severability clause designed to preserve the bill's core protections for 14- and 15-year-olds even if the parental-consent mechanism in Subsection C is judicially enjoined. If a court enjoins Subsection C — or would enjoin any other provision because of Subsection C — then Subsection C is automatically severed and replaced by an outright ban on account creation for 14- and 15-year-olds, mirroring the under-14 ban in Subsection B. The fallback includes identical termination and data-deletion requirements.
(E) Any knowing or reckless violation of Subsection B or C, or, if in effect, Subsection D of this Section is deemed an unfair and deceptive trade practice actionable pursuant to R.S. 51:1401 et. seq., solely by the attorney general against a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4). If the attorney general has reason to believe that a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) is in violation of Subsection B or C, or, if in effect, Subsection D of this Section, the attorney general, as the enforcing authority, may bring an action against such platform for an unfair or deceptive trade practice. In addition to other remedies pursuant to R.S. 51:1401 et. seq., the attorney general may set and collect a civil penalty of up to five thousand dollars per violation and reasonable attorney fees and court costs. When the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4)'s failure to comply with Subsection B or C, or, if in effect, Subsection D of this Section is a consistent pattern of knowing or reckless conduct, punitive damages may be assessed against the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4).
Subsection E establishes the attorney general enforcement pathway. Knowing or reckless violations are deemed unfair and deceptive trade practices actionable under Louisiana's existing UDAP statute (R.S. 51:1401 et seq.), but enforcement is limited to the attorney general acting against social media platforms — no private UDAP claim is created. The attorney general may collect civil penalties of up to $5,000 per violation plus reasonable attorney fees and court costs. Punitive damages are available when the platform's noncompliance constitutes a consistent pattern of knowing or reckless conduct.
(F)(1)–(3) A social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) that knowingly or recklessly violates Subsection B or C, or, if in effect, Subsection D of this Section is liable to the minor account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1), including court costs and reasonable attorney fees as ordered by the court. (2) A civil action for a claim pursuant to this Subsection shall be brought within one year from the date the complainant knew, or reasonably should have known, of the alleged violation. (3) Any action brought pursuant to this Subsection may only be brought on behalf of a minor account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1).
Subsection F creates a private right of action against platforms that knowingly or recklessly violate the bill's substantive provisions. Actions may only be brought on behalf of a minor account holder. Recovery includes court costs and reasonable attorney fees as ordered by the court. A one-year statute of limitations runs from actual or constructive knowledge of the violation.
(G) For purposes of bringing an action pursuant to this Section, a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) that allows a minor account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) younger than fourteen years of age or a minor account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) who is fourteen or fifteen years of age to create an account on such platform is considered to be both engaged in substantial and not isolated activities within this state and operating, conducting, engaging in, or carrying on a business and doing business in this state, and is therefore subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of this state.
(H) If a social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4) allows an account holderAccount holder"Account holder" means a resident who opens an account or creates a profile or is identified by the social media platform by a unique identifier while using or accessing a social media platform when the social media platform knows or has reason to believe the resident is located in this state.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(1) to use the social media platformSocial media platform"Social media platform" means an online forum, website, or application that satisfies each of the following criteria: (i) Allows users to upload content or view the content or activity of other users. (ii) Ten percent or more of the daily active users who are younger than sixteen years of age spend on average two hours per day or longer on the online forum, website, or application on the days when using the online forum, website, or application during the previous twelve months or, if the online forum, website, or application did not exist during the previous twelve months, during the previous month. (iii) Employs algorithms that analyze user data or information on users to select content for users. (iv) Has any of the following addictive features: (aa) Infinite scrolling, which means either continuously loading content, or content that loads as the user scrolls down the page without the need to open a separate page or seamless content, or the use of pages with no visible or apparent end or page breaks. (bb) Push notifications or alerts sent by the online forum, website, or application to inform a user about specific activities or events related to the user's account. (cc) Displays personal interactive metrics that indicate the number of times other users have clicked a button to indicate their reaction to content or have shared or reposted the content. (dd) Auto-play video or video that begins to play without the user first clicking on the video or on a play button for that video. (ee) Live-streaming or a function that allows a user or advertiser to broadcast live video content in real-time. (b) The term does not include an online service, website, or application where the exclusive function is e-mail or direct messaging consisting of text, photographs, pictures, images, or videos shared only between the sender and the recipients, without displaying or posting publicly or to other users not specifically identified as the recipients by the sender.R.S. 51:1780.1(A)(4), the parties have entered into a contract.
(I) This Section does not preclude any other available remedy at law or equity.
(J) The attorney general may promulgate rules in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act to implement this Chapter.
The remaining subsections address ancillary matters. Subsection G establishes personal jurisdiction over non-domiciliary platforms by deeming a platform that allows a minor account holder under 16 to create an account as engaged in substantial activities in Louisiana. Subsection H deems the platform-user relationship contractual. Subsection I is a savings clause preserving all other legal and equitable remedies. Subsection J authorizes the attorney general to promulgate implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.