The Louisiana Age Verification Law is a legal requirement for social media platforms and other websites that show adult-oriented content specifying the mandatory implementation of age verification systems for users. The law protects Louisiana users and account holders under 16 years old.
This law became effective on the 1st of July, 2024. Parents and guardians of minors can take legal action against platforms that do not implement reasonable age verification measures. This has put Louisiana at the forefront of states taking proactive measures on child online safety and against the risk of unregulated online content distribution and accessing adult content like pornography, amongst others.