A2739

Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.

Chamber Passed·5/18/26

New Jersey A2739 prohibits social media platforms from promoting eating disorders to child users.

New Jersey A2739 prohibits social media platforms from using designs, algorithms, practices, affordances, or features that could cause child users to develop eating disorders. This includes promoting diet products. Exemptions apply if the platform corrects identified issues or if it is controlled by a business entity with less than $100 million in gross revenue. Violators face civil penalties up to $250,000 per violation. The law defines "eating disorder" as a severe and persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 57–19 · May 18
Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

57 Yea

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19 Nay

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4 Not Voting

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Calendar

Feb 12

2:00 PM

Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Hearing

History

May 18

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (57-19-0)

May 18

Senate

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Feb 12

Assembly

Transferred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee