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This bill introduces comprehensive regulations for social media platforms regarding their impact on minor users, providing a legal framework for potential lawsuits related to adverse mental health outcomes. The legislation defines key terms like "algorithmically curated" and "engagement driven design elements" and allows minor users or their parents/guardians to sue social media platforms if excessive platform use leads to diagnosed mental health issues. To qualify for a legal claim, plaintiffs must demonstrate that a licensed mental health professional has diagnosed a specific adverse mental health outcome directly caused by the minor's excessive platform use. The bill creates a rebuttable presumption that the platform's algorithmic curation and design elements contribute to excessive use, but social media platforms can avoid liability by implementing specific protective measures, such as limiting minor users to three hours of daily platform access, restricting nighttime usage, requiring parental consent, and disabling engagement-driven design features like autoplay and push notifications. If successful, plaintiffs can receive up to $10,000 per adverse mental health outcome incident, reasonable attorney fees, and court costs. Importantly, the bill prohibits social media platforms from waiving these protections through contracts and prevents them from being held liable for user-generated content. The legislation is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, giving platforms time to adapt to the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb932&Session=2600