Local law · Int 0450-2026
Restricting social media usage for youth
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting social media usage for youth
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New York City Council
Summary
This bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing youth to use social media for more than 1 hour per day, unless waived by a parent or guardian. Additionally, social media companies would be prohibited from promoting targeted advertisements or content to youth.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- 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 8 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic10
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Full history
- Apr 21, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
- Apr 21, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Oversight and Investigations
- Apr 21, 2026
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
- Apr 21, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Oversight and Investigations
- Apr 21, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
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- Apr 21, 2026
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
- Jan 29, 2026
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Jan 29, 2026
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Children and Youth
NYC Council