Law note · Virginia
SB 854 (2025), social media platforms; responsibilities and prohibitions related to minors
cite Va. Code ยง 59.1-577.1 (2025 Va. Acts c. 703)
stage ENJOINED enforcement paused by a court
effective 2026-01-01
reviewed 2026-07-15
Amends the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act to require social media platforms to use commercially reasonable methods, such as a neutral age screen, to determine whether a user is under 16, and to limit such minors to one hour of daily use per platform unless a parent gives verifiable consent to change the limit.
Primary source: official Code of Virginia text and federal court memorandum opinion