Key dates ahead — effective dates, consultation deadlines, court dates.
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Comparing the 14 laws currently in force — how each defines which platforms it covers, and at what age.
Status
Implemented — in force and being enforced
Passed — enacted, not yet in force
Pending — proposed or in the legislative process
Stalled — died, blocked, or stuck
Pending stage
Proposed — announced or under discussion, no bill filed yet
Introduced — a formal bill has been filed and is moving through the legislature
shown alongside the Pending badge — hover either for specifics
Type
Full ban — age-based access prohibition
Parental consent — requires guardian approval
Design rules — duty of care, addictive-feature rules
Age verification — age assurance only
Mixed — two or more approaches combined
Litigation
Active — open challenge
Enjoined — currently blocked by court
Struck down — permanently invalidated
None — no pending challenge
| Jurisdiction |
Approach |
Coverage trigger |
Min age |
Fines |
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Media, Research & Civil Society
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Age verification
Full bans
Litigation & courts
Design rules & legislation
Privacy & free speech