S.4035

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

Introduced·3/19/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S4035 prohibits social media platforms from using practices or features that cause child users to become addicted.

New Jersey S4035 prohibits social media platforms from using practices, designs, features, or affordances that cause child users to become addicted. A "child user" is defined as a person under 18 years old using a social media platform. The bill exempts platforms controlled by businesses with less than $100 million in gross revenue or platforms primarily for video games.

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Where it stands

Current
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 19

Senate

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