H 542: SOCIAL MEDIA – Adds to existing law to establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.
H 542 status: Enacted — Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter 268 Effective: 07/01/2026 (updated Apr 2, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialSOCIAL MEDIA – Adds to existing law to establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.. Currently in House.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact identified
Risks
- No direct impact identified
Economy
Benefits
- Promotes standards for digital platform responsibility
Risks
- Imposes significant compliance and administrative costs on technology companies
Society
Benefits
- Aims to reduce addictive consumption patterns among minors
Risks
- Potential for over-collection of user data to verify age
- Concerns regarding digital censorship
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Analysis status
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Likely to face significant constitutional challenges regarding First Amendment rights
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