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NJ S3412
NJ S3412Requires certain social media platforms to take certain actions concerning user mental health.
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Introduced
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
In Committee
02/09/2026
02/09/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires certain social media platforms to take certain actions concerning user mental health. Under the bill, a covered social media platform is required to display a black box warning to a user when the user initially accesses the platform, when the user exits the platform, after three hours of cumulative active use, and thereafter at least once per hour of cumulative active use. The black box notifications are required to take up a certain amount of screen space, be displayed for certain lengths of time, and contain warnings about the negative mental health effects associated with social media use as described in the bill. The bill also requires covered social media platforms to monitor users' activity on the platform for problematic behaviors as determined by the Commissioner of Health and, upon detection of problematic behavior by a user, inform the user that problematic behavior has been detected on the user's account and provide the user with resources approved by the Department of Health related to the problematic behavior. Additionally, the bill requires advertising of use of a covered social media platform to be based upon fact, not be false, deceptive or misleading, and include a disclaimer about the potential negative mental health impacts of using social media. Lastly, the bill states that a covered social media platform that violates the provisions of the bill is to be liable for a civil penalty, not to exceed $250,000 per violation.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that certain social media platforms, defined as "covered social media platforms" that primarily connect users for social interaction and allow profile creation and content posting, must implement measures to protect user mental health. These platforms will be required to display a prominent "black box warning" to users upon initial access, upon exiting, after three hours of cumulative active use, and hourly thereafter, with these warnings detailing potential negative mental health effects and including a statement from the Surgeon General. Additionally, these platforms must monitor user activity for "problematic behaviors," such as excessive daily use or posting, as defined by the Commissioner of Health, and if detected, inform the user and provide approved mental health resources. Advertising for these platforms must be factual and include a disclaimer about potential negative mental health impacts. Violations of these provisions can result in a civil penalty of up to $250,000 per violation. The bill also clarifies that it does not limit other existing laws and that in case of conflict, the law offering greater protection to users under 18 will control.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3412 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3412_I1.HTM |
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