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This bill requires platforms with "addictive features," such as addictive feeds, autoplay, and infinite scroll, to display a warning label to users, stating, "The Surgeon General has warned that while social media may have benefits for some young users, excessive use may be associated with significant mental health harms." These labels must be displayed prominently and continuously for a specific duration when a user initially accesses the platform and then hourly after three hours of cumulative use, with the intention of informing users about potential mental health risks associated with these features, drawing on concerns raised by the US Surgeon General regarding the impact of social media on youth mental health, including increased risks of anxiety, depression, and other issues. The bill amends existing laws to define "addictive features" and "addictive feature platforms," specifies display requirements for the warning labels, prohibits operators from circumventing these requirements, and grants the Attorney General rulemaking and enforcement authority, while also repealing a previous section of law related to these warnings and setting an effective date of January 1, 2027.

Business and Industry, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9446