Law note · South Carolina
H.3431 (2026), Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (Act No. 96 of 2026)
cite S.C. Code Ann. Title 39, ch. 80
stage RECENT in force 7 months
effective 2026-02-05
reviewed 2026-07-15
Requires online services reasonably likely to be accessed by minors to set protective default privacy settings for known minors, offer opt outs from personalized recommendation systems, limit addictive design features and nighttime and school hours notifications, and undergo independent third party audits reported to the Attorney General. NetChoice sued days after enactment and a preliminary injunction motion is pending.
Primary source: official South Carolina Legislature bill and act text