What does Preamble of Sammy’s Law do?

This bill requires large social media platforms to create real-time APIs for third-party safety software These APIs would allow parents or children to delegate permission to manage online interactions and account settings The bill aims to provide a means for third-party software to manage a child's online presence

What does SHORT TITLE. of Sammy’s Law do?

This bill is formally titled Sammy's Law

What does DEFINITIONS. of Sammy’s Law do?

This section defines key terms used throughout the Act. A 'child' is defined as an individual under 17 who has registered an account with a 'large social media platform'. A 'large social media platform' is a service with over 100 million monthly active users or $1 billion in annual revenue, among other criteria, and does not include services primarily for professional services, commercial products, or news/information where direct content sending to children is prohibited. A 'large social media platform provider' is any person who provides, manages, or controls a large social media platform for commercial purposes. The term 'user data' is specifically defined as information created or sent by a child through their account on a large social media platform, under specific conditions and within a 30-day period. The definition of 'commerce' references section 4 of the Federal Trade Commission Act. A 'third-party safety software provider' is authorized to interact with a large social media platform to protect a child from harm, with authorization from the child or their parent.

What does PROVIDING ACCESS TO THIRD-PARTY SAFETY SOFTWARE PROVIDERS. of Sammy’s Law do?

Large social media platforms must provide third-party safety software providers with access to application programming interfaces. These interfaces allow third-party providers to manage online interactions and content for children, with parental permission. Third-party safety software providers must register with the Commission and demonstrate they will protect user data. User data disclosure is permitted in certain circumstances, such as lawful requests or to prevent harm to a child. Large social media platforms are not liable for damages from transferring user data to third-party safety software providers if they comply with the Act.

What does IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT. of Sammy’s Law do?

This section outlines implementation and enforcement of the Act. Violations of the Act are treated as unfair or deceptive acts under the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission enforces this Act with the same powers and duties as the Federal Trade Commission Act. The Commission assesses compliance by large social media platform providers biannually. Complaint procedures are established for alleged violations of the Act.

What does ONE NATIONAL STANDARD. of Sammy’s Law do?

This section establishes a national standard prohibiting states and their political subdivisions from requiring large social media platforms to provide real-time application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party child safety software. These APIs would allow children or their parents to delegate permission to third-party software to manage a child's online interactions, content, and account settings on social media platforms. The section clarifies that it does not limit enforcement of general consumer protection laws, preempt state trespass, contract, or tort law, or preempt state laws related to fraud, unauthorized access to personal information, or notification of such access.

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Sammy’s Law

Last updated: 3/20/2026 · Introduced: 3/20/2026

Author: Jon Husted (R-OH)

TL;DR (AI)

Sammy’s Law mandates large social media platforms to create real-time application programming interfaces (APIs) enabling third-party safety software to manage children's online interactions and account settings with parental permission.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will enforce this law, assessing compliance and addressing violations as unfair or deceptive acts, with the same authority as under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
This bill establishes a national standard, preventing states from enacting their own laws requiring social media platforms to provide these APIs for child safety software.

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