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Public-source posture estimateNot legal adviceMap regenerated2026-05-08 · 8 May 2026

Youth & Social Media

New Jersey

In motion.Trending toward more guardrails.

Last action 2026-03-19 · 19 March 2026Next review by 2026-08-06 · 6 August 2026

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Sources

pub.njleg.state.nj.usNew Jersey S3993 — Age Verification and Parental Consent for Minor's Use of Social Media (as introduced)

Why this status

New Jersey S3993 (Age Verification and Parental Consent for Minor's Use of Social Media) was introduced on March 19, 2026. The bill was at the introduced stage on the May 5, 2026 review, with no committee action recorded — so no new state rule is in force in New Jersey today.

What this means

There is no New Jersey rule on minors and social media in force today — only existing federal rules and each platform's own age and consent policies apply.
The bill, if enacted, would require platforms to verify ages and obtain a parent's or guardian's consent (including a credit-card confirmation) before allowing a minor to hold an account. It would also restrict direct messaging between minors and unconnected adults.
Introduction is the first step in the legislative process. Committee action, floor votes, and the Governor's signature all still need to happen for S3993 to become law.

What to verify next

Track S3993 on the New Jersey Legislature's bill-status page to see if it advances out of committee, passes either chamber, or is signed.
Watch for a companion Assembly bill — measures on this topic frequently move through parallel chambers, and the Assembly version could be the one that ultimately advances.

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