- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsor
- 1
- Latest action
- Dec 11, 2025
What it does
The SPY Kids Act would prohibit covered platforms—such as social media sites, apps, or online services that facilitate user-generated content and use personal data for advertising or recommendations—from conducting market or product-focused research on children under 13 without exception, and on teens aged 13 to 16 only with verifiable parental consent. The bill defines covered platforms broadly to include services with features designed to increase minor engagement, like infinite scrolling, push notifications, or rewards systems, and assigns enforcement authority to the Federal Trade Commission, which may treat violations as unfair or deceptive practices under the FTC Act. States may also…
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