Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3185: Creates the Social Media User Rights and Deletion Act
Status: In committee, May 15, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to social media platforms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.3500, to read as follows: 407.3500. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Social Media User Rights and Deletion Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Clear and conspicuous", a statement, button, or notice that is readily visible and easily understood by a reasonable user; (2) "Dark pattern", any user interface design that has t.
From the introduced text:
To amend chapter 407, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to social media platforms, with penalty provisions. Section A. Chapter 407, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 407.3500, to read as follows: 407.3500. 1. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Social Media User Rights and Deletion Act". 2. As used in this section, the following terms mean: (1) "Clear and conspicuous", a statement, button, or notice that is readily visible and easily understood by a reasonable user; (2) "Dark pattern", any user interface design that has the substantial effect of subverting or impairing user autonomy, decision-making, or choice; (3) "Personal information", data that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with a particular user; (4) "Social media platform", any online service or application through which a user creates, shares, and views user-generated content and that generates more than one hundred million dollars in annual gross revenue. 3. (1) Every social media platform operating in this state shall provide a clear and conspicuous button labeled "Delete Account" that enables a user to permanently delete the user's account and all personal information associated with such account. (2) The button shall be clearly displayed and immediately accessible within the application, website, or any …