Alaska legislation · 34th Legislature
Alaska HB318: SOCIAL MEDIA/MINORS
Status: In committee, February 18, 2026
An Act relating to use of social media platforms by minors; and providing for an effective date.
What the bill says
An act ENTITLED "An Act relating to use of social media platforms by minors; and providing for an effective date.".
From the introduced text:
AN ACT ENTITLED "An Act relating to use of social media platforms by minors; and providing for an effective date." BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ALASKA: * Section 1. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS AND INTENT. (a) The legislature finds that (1) minors in the state increasingly access online platforms that use design features intended to maximize engagement and time spent on the platform; (2) excessive and compulsive use of certain online platforms by minors is associated with increased risks of anxiety, depression, sleep disruption, diminished attention, and exposure to harmful content; (3) minors are uniquely vulnerable to manipulative design practices and extensive data collection because of their developmental stage; (4) parents and guardians have a fundamental role in directing the upbringing, HB0318a -1- HB New Text Underlined [DELETED TEXT BRACKETED] 34-LS1366\A health, and welfare of their children; and (5) the state has a compelling interest in protecting the health, safety, and privacy of minors. (b) It is the intent of the legislature that this Act (1) regulate commercial conduct and product design, not the content of speech; (2) protect minors while respecting constitutional free speech protections; (3) empower parents and guardians to make informed decisions regarding their children's use of …
Sponsors
- Bill Elam (R, HD-008) · primary sponsor
- Justin Ruffridge (R, HD-007)
- Zack Fields (D, HD-020)
Latest actions
- : (H) Minutes (HJUD)
- : (H) Heard & Held
- : (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
- : (H) Heard & Held -- Delayed to 1:15 pm --
- : (H) JUDICIARY at 01:00 PM GRUENBERG 120
- : (H) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
- : (H) JUD, FIN
- : (H) READ THE FIRST TIME - REFERRALS
Subjects: MINORS, BUSINESS, FAMILIES, ADVERTISING, DATA PROCESSING, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, REGULATIONS, ATTORNEY GENERAL
Common questions
- What is HB318?
- HB318 is a bill in the Alaska Legislature (34th Legislature): SOCIAL MEDIA/MINORS.
- What does HB318 do?
- In its own words: An act ENTITLED "An Act relating to use of social media platforms by minors; and providing for an effective date.".
- What is the status of HB318?
- In committee as of February 18, 2026. Latest action: (H) Minutes (HJUD) (April 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB318?
- Bill Elam (R, HD-008), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB318?
- On the Alaska Legislature website: https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HB 318
Source: official Alaska record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.