H5366

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Introduced·4/8/26
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Massachusetts H5366 aims to protect minors' health by regulating social media use and personal electronic devices in schools.

Massachusetts H5366 mandates that social media platforms prohibit minors under 14 from using their services and require parental consent for minors aged 14-15. It also restricts addictive features for users aged 14-15, such as infinite scrolling and push notifications. The bill requires schools to implement policies prohibiting personal electronic device use during school hours, with exceptions for emergencies or educational purposes. It mandates age verification systems for social media platforms and allows parents to request access to their minor's age verification data.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

House Passed to be engrossed - 129 YEAS to 25 NAYS

129 Yea

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25 Nay

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3 Absent

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History

Apr 8

House

Text of House amendments to the Senate Bill to promote student learning and mental health (text of H5349, as amended)

Apr 8

House

See S2581