NY AG Proposes Social Media Curfew, Parental Controls for Minors

New York’s Attorney General released proposed rules for the SAFE for Kids Act, which restricts social media for users under 18. It bans:

• Nighttime notifications (12–6 a.m.)

• Algorithmic feeds without parental consent

Platforms must verify age for users over 18 before granting access to these features, offering options beyond just government ID.

Parents can allow exceptions, but platforms can’t target kids without permission.

Public comments are open until December 1, 2025

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Submit comments via email: protectNYkidsOnline@ag.ny.gov

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