H4229
An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds
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Bill overview
This bill aims to address concerns about the potential for social media platforms to be addictive for children. It seeks to regulate the design and delivery of social media feeds to reduce their potential to negatively impact young users’ mental and emotional well-being. The legislation proposes measures to limit the use of manipulative techniques and prioritize children’s safety and healthy development on these platforms. It’s part of a broader effort to protect children from harmful online experiences.
Key provisions
- Requires social media platforms to implement measures to reduce addictive design features.
- Potentially limits the use of algorithms that prioritize engagement over user well-being.
- May mandate disclosures about the potential addictive nature of social media feeds.
- Could establish guidelines for age-appropriate content and platform design.
- Focuses on protecting children from manipulative practices used by social media companies.
Who is affected
- Children
- Social media companies
- Parents and guardians
- The technology industry
- Massachusetts residents
Notable changes
- The bill proposes changes to social media platform design and algorithms.
- It could establish new regulations regarding the use of data to personalize social media feeds.
- It may require platforms to provide resources for users struggling with social media addiction.
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Primary sponsor
William F. MacGregor
Cosponsor
William F. MacGregor
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Bill H.4229 194th (Current)
An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William F. MacGregor for legislation to regulate social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
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Presenter: William F. MacGregor
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.4229
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 3/24/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on House Rules |
| 5/19/2025 | House | Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity |
| 6/23/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/30/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended until Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5071 |
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