Parents and kids could sue social media for data wrongs

Consumer Data Protection Act; individual action for damages or penalty, social media platforms.

Introduced· 2026-01-20

Who's it for

Who's it for: Everyday People

What it means for you

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Good for everyday people ·

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would let parents and kids sue social media companies if their private data rules are broken, helping them get money back.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a big deal because it would give regular people, like parents and their children, a new way to stand up to big social media companies. Right now, only the state's top lawyer, the Attorney General, can sue these companies for breaking data rules. This bill would let you take them to court yourself if they mess up your data on social media. You could get money for what you lost, and the company would have to pay your lawyer fees too. Before you sue, you'd have to tell the company what they did wrong and give them 30 days to fix it. Some might say this could lead to too many lawsuits or make it hard for social media companies to create new things. But for people who feel their privacy is invaded, this bill could give them a powerful voice. Even though a committee suggested stopping this bill, it's important to know what it would do if it ever moves forward again.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

The bill would let a parent or minor sue social media companies.
This is for when social media companies break rules about children's data.
Before suing, the parent or minor must tell the company and give them 30 days to fix the problem.
If the company doesn't fix it, the parent or minor could get money for what they lost, or at least $500 per problem.
If the company broke the rules on purpose, the money could be up to three times what was lost, or at least $1,000.
The person suing could also get money for their lawyer and court costs.
The state's Attorney General can also still sue these companies for breaking data rules.