S.1964

Prohibits social media platforms from using certain practices or features that cause child users to become addicted to platform.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1964 prohibits social media platforms from using practices or features that cause child users to become addicted.

New Jersey S1964 aims to protect child users from becoming addicted to social media platforms by prohibiting the use of certain practices or features that lead to addiction. A social media platform is defined as a public or semi-public internet-based service or application that allows users to construct a profile, populate a list of other users, and post content viewable by other users. Addiction is defined as the use of a social media platform that indicates preoccupation or obsession with the platform, causing harm to the child user.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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