Massachusetts H666 aims to safeguard youth by regulating social media platforms and school policies on electronic device use.

Massachusetts H666 introduces measures to protect youth from the risks of social media use. It mandates social media platforms to implement age verification systems, restrict certain features for minors, and provide tools for flagging harmful content. Schools are required to develop policies limiting personal electronic device use during school hours. The bill also includes provisions for parental access to minor accounts and mandates public disclosure of data on minor user interactions and algorithmic content recommendations. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil fines.

Massachusetts H666 aims to safeguard youth by regulating social media platforms and school policies on electronic device use.

Massachusetts H666 introduces measures to protect youth from the risks of social media use. It mandates social media platforms to implement age verification systems, restrict certain features for minors, and provide tools for flagging harmful content. Schools are required to develop policies limiting personal electronic device use during school hours. The bill also includes provisions for parental access to minor accounts and mandates public disclosure of data on minor user interactions and algorithmic content recommendations. Violations of these provisions are subject to civil fines.