HR 140 by Wicks
HR 140
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution urges California to promote children’s playtime free from screens and recognizes the importance of outdoor activities for healthy child development. It acknowledges the negative impacts of excessive screen time and social media use on children’s mental, behavioral, and physical health. The resolution also designates August 2026 as Children’s Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month to raise awareness of these issues.
Key provisions
- Encourages children’s playtime free from screens.
- Recognizes the importance of outdoor play.
- Designates August 2026 as Children’s Get Offline and Get Outdoors Month.
- Calls for increased awareness of the impact of social media and screen time on child development.
- Supports efforts to protect children’s offline and outdoor play at various levels.
Who is affected
- Children
- Parents
- Educators
- California Residents
Notable changes
- Designates a specific month (August 2026) to focus on reducing screen time.
- Highlights the connection between screen time, mental health, and childhood development.
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