S.30 / H.4229 seeks to protect Massachusetts children and teens by limiting social media platforms’ use of addictive features like endless algorithm-driven feeds and disruptive notifications. It requires platforms to provide non-addictive content feeds by default for minors and prohibits notifications between midnight and 6 a.m. to safeguard youth sleep. The bill does not block any content but prevents manipulative algorithms from promoting compulsive use, aiming to reduce mental health harms such as anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption linked to excessive social media use. Modeled after laws passed in New York and California, this legislation positions Massachusetts as a leader in prioritizing children’s well-being in the digital era.
Talking points & sample letters
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Letter from organizations
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Research and articles
Sen, Creem: Big Tech is exploiting teens with addictive social media feeds. We can stop it.
Addictive screen use trajectories and suicidal behaviors, suicidal ideation, and mental health
NPR: Screen addition and suicidal behaviors are linked for teens, a study shows.
Judge allows CA’s ban on addictive feeds for minors to go in to effect