SIIA Urges Veto of Louisiana’s Online Protections for Minors Act

The Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) has urged Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry to veto the Online Protections for Minors Act (HB 570), citing serious concerns about privacy, constitutional rights, and compliance burdens. While the bill is intended to safeguard children online, SIIA warns it would instead require excessive data collection, infringe on First Amendment rights, and create duplicative consent requirements under existing federal law.

The letter notes that similar laws have been struck down in other states and that HB 570's broad scope and vague language could expose Louisiana to legal challenges without achieving meaningful protections. SIIA calls for a more effective and privacy-conscious approach to protecting children and teens online.