Establishes a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children
Summary
Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Mar 10, 2026
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3
Mar 10, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
Jan 30, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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