State of California Department of Justice
Rob Bonta
Attorney General
Attorney General
Signed into law in September 2024, Senate Bill 976 the “Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act” (the “Act”) makes it unlawful for online platforms, including social media, to provide addictive feeds and certain features to minors without first obtaining verifiable parental consent. The Act requires the Attorney General to adopt regulations regarding age assurance and parental consent methods in furtherance of the Act’s purpose by January 1, 2027. As part of this rulemaking process, the Attorney General invites all members of the public to provide comments.
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Notice Register Publication Date: May 15, 2026
Status of the Proposal: The Department will hold a public hearing to provide all interested persons an opportunity to present statements or arguments, either orally or in writing, with respect to the proposed regulations, as follows:
Date: June 30, 2026
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Location:
Elihu Harris Auditorium
1515 Clay Street
Oakland, CA 94612
To join by video conference: https://doj-ca.zoomgov.com/j/1655551112
To join by teleconference: Dial (669) 254-5252, access code 165 555 1112
The hearing location is wheelchair accessible. Please bring your I.D. for security check-in.
Members of the public who wish to speak at the hearing are requested to RSVP in advance.
Speakers will be called in the order of the RSVP. The information provided will help the Department plan hearing logistics and accommodate participants.
The Department requests, but does not require, that persons who provide oral comments at the hearing also submit a written copy of their testimony to SB976@doj.ca.gov.
This rulemaking is undergoing a 45-day public comment period. Any person or their authorized representative may submit written comments regarding the proposed regulatory action. The written comment period closes at 5:00 pm on June 30, 2026. All timely comments that specifically pertain to the proposed regulations will be reviewed and responded to by Department staff. Comments may be submitted by e-mail or mail to:
The information below relates to recent rulemaking activity, including links to the regulations text and associated documents. Any person who has submitted a comment regarding a proposed action has the right to request a copy of the Final Statement of Reasons. The Final Statement will also be posted to this webpage upon completion of this rulemaking.