H.R. 6484, the Kids Online Safety Act introduced in December 2025, requires social media platforms to implement safeguards protecting minors under 17 and children under 13 from online harms including violence, sexual exploitation, illegal substance distribution, and financial fraud. Platforms must provide easy-to-use safety features such as communication limits and usage controls, furnish parents with management tools, disclose safety practices to users, and respond to harm reports within 10 days. The Federal Trade Commission will enforce the law as violations of unfair or deceptive practices, while state attorneys general can also bring civil actions, and platforms must undergo annual independent audits of their child safety measures submitted to the FTC within 30 days. The bill also creates a Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on emerging online risks and establishes a new oversight structure while preserving existing legal protections and allowing states to enforce their own safety laws.
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