Virginia VCDPA: Under-16 social media time limit (SB 854) takes effect
Tech · Compliance deadlines · Thu, January 1, 2026 · Virginia · US
Social media platforms must use commercially reasonable age determination and cap users under 16 at 1 hour/day unless a parent consents. A preliminary injunction issued Feb 27, 2026 bars enforcement. Not legal advice.
Every year
| Date | Event | When |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 1, 2023 | Virginia VCDPA: VCDPA takes effect | 4 yr ago |
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | Virginia VCDPA: Under-16 social media time limit (SB 854) takes effect | 9 mo ago |
| Fri, Feb 27, 2026 | Virginia VCDPA: SB 854 preliminarily enjoined (NetChoice v. Jones) | 7 mo ago |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | Virginia VCDPA: Ban on selling precise geolocation data (SB 338) | 3 mo ago |
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