H 2236
Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media
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Bill overview
This resolution calls for a special commission, including members of the General Court, to investigate children’s mental health in relation to social media use. The commission will focus on identifying best practices for social media platforms to protect children’s mental well-being and developing guidelines for safe social media usage. This effort aims to promote safer online environments for young people.
Key provisions
- Establish a special commission to study children’s mental health and social media.
- Identify best practices for social media platforms regarding child safety.
- Develop guidelines for safe social media use for children.
- Include members of the General Court on the commission.
Who is affected
- Children
- Parents/Guardians of Children
- Social Media Platforms
- Mental Health Professionals
- The General Court
Notable changes
- This resolution initiates a study and guideline development process related to social media and child mental health.
- It builds upon previous legislation concerning children’s mental health services.
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Primary sponsor
Joshua Tarsky
Cosponsors
Joshua Tarsky
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Resolve H.2236 194th (Current)
Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2236) of Joshua Tarsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
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Presenter: Joshua Tarsky
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Displaying 5 actions for Resolve H.2236
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/24/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/30/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27) |
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