Local law · Int 0443-2024
Requiring the city to report on the impact of social media on the mental health of young people
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A Local Law in relation to requiring the city to report on the impact of social media on the mental health of young people
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would require the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), in consultation with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, to report on the effects that social media has on mental health for youth. Such report would include recommendations on appropriate use, age, and hours per day for youth’s use of social media.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
Cosponsors
Kevin C. Riley, Nantasha M. Williams and 19 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic17
- Republican2
This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.
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- Kevin C. Riley
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Julie Menin
- Mercedes Narcisse
- Farah N. Louis
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Yusef Salaam
- James F. Gennaro
- Lincoln Restler
- Chris Banks
- Amanda C. Farías
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
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- Chi A. Ossé
- Diana I. Ayala
- Rita C. Joseph
- Shekar Krishnan
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Crystal Hudson
- Inna Vernikov
- Kristy Marmorato
- Vickie Paladino
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council