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This bill mandates that social media platforms, defined as websites or applications where users create and share content and interact with others' content, must display a mental health warning label. This label, developed by the Attorney General in consultation with the Commissioner of Health based on current evidence of negative mental health impacts, must be easily readable, warn users of potential harm, and provide access to resources like the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Users can only hide or minimize the label by exiting the platform or acknowledging the potential for harm. Additionally, platforms must issue pop-up notifications at least every 30 minutes (or up to 60 minutes if customized by the user) to inform users of their active usage time for the day. Violating these requirements will be considered an unfair and deceptive act in commerce, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce these provisions. The guidelines for the warning labels are to be published by April 1, 2027, and the law will take effect on July 1, 2027, with some provisions taking effect a year earlier.

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https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.823