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Lawmakers Push for Social Media Warning Labels to Protect Kids’ Mental Health
Lawmakers across the country are stepping up efforts to protect young people from the potential dangers of social media. From California to Texas and New York, there is a growing movement to require warning labels on social media platforms specifically aimed at teens.
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Kids Code Coalition Highlights Nationwide Support for Social Media Warning Labels
Lawmakers and advocates championing social media warning labels joined forces today for a Kids Code Coalition press call during Mental Health Awareness Month to emphasize the need for urgent action to address the youth mental health crisis and to highlight nationwide momentum in support of warning labels.
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Bill to add social media warning labels advances to Texas Senate
Last week, the Texas House passed a bill that would require social media platforms to have warning labels as a tool to address the youth mental health crisis. The bill is now expected to receive support from the more conservative Texas Senate.
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Hinsdale native’s youth online safety coalition works with parents, others to push for accountability from social media giants
Sen. Rezin is hopeful that by the end of Illinois’ Senate session in May, a comprehensive bill that address online safety as well as social media and artificial intelligence will be voted on and passed, she said. From there, she said she wants to start applying pressure at the federal level.
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Concerns rise over social media’s impact on youth mental health
As social media usage continues to grow, so do concerns about its impact on youth mental health. The Kids Code Coalition held a press call this morning to address the digital risks facing young people.
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online