Law note · Idaho
HB 542 (2026), Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act
cite Idaho Code tit. 48, ch. 21 (2026 Idaho Sess. Laws ch. 268)
stage NEW in force 59 days
effective 2026-07-01
reviewed 2026-07-15
Requires large social media platforms, those with at least $1 billion in worldwide advertising revenue, to use reasonable age estimation for Idaho account holders and obtain verifiable parental consent before a child, defined as an Idaho resident 16 years of age or younger, may hold an account, and bars addictive interface features and certain advertising directed at children. A platform may treat an account holder as an adult only with at least 80 percent confidence the user is older than 16. Creates a private right of action. Signed April 2, 2026, as 2026 Idaho Session Laws chapter 268.
Primary source: official Idaho Legislature bill history and enrolled act