S.30

Protecting children from addictive social media feeds

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts S30 aims to protect children from addictive social media feeds by regulating operators.

Massachusetts S30 establishes rules to protect children from addictive social media feeds. It prohibits operators from providing addictive feeds to minors without using age determination methods. The bill defines "addictive feed" and "covered minor." It mandates the attorney general to create regulations for age determination and sets penalties for violations. The law applies to conduct within or affecting Massachusetts.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jul 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity Hearing

History

Jul 9

Senate

Read second

Jul 9

Senate

New draft substituted, see S3164

Jul 2

Senate

Committee recommended ought to pass with an amendment, substituting a new draft, see S3164