Bill > SB693

This bill proposes new regulations for social media platforms in Oklahoma, requiring them to display a mandatory warning message to users. The bill defines a "social media platform" as a website or internet medium that allows users to create accounts, share user-generated content, and interact with other users' content. Under this legislation, platforms must display a 60-second warning message that reads: "WARNING. THERE IS REASONABLE EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT SOCIAL MEDIA IS HAZARDOUS TO MENTAL HEALTH, ESPECIALLY IN YOUNG CHILDREN, TEENAGERS, AND YOUNG ADULTS." This warning must be shown to first-time users and to established users once per day, and it must render the platform's applications unusable during the warning period, preventing users from skipping or terminating the message early. The bill provides exceptions for text messaging platforms and platforms primarily focused on education or healthcare. Additionally, the Attorney General is authorized to bring civil actions against social media platforms that do not comply with these requirements, seeking injunctive or other appropriate relief. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, giving platforms time to prepare for implementation.