Local law · Int 0451-2026
Requiring the city to report on the impact of social media on the mental health of young people
New York City Council
Sponsor: Althea V. Stevens (Council Member, District 16, Democratic)
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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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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
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Children and Youth
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Cosponsors
21
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic19
- Republican2
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- Kevin C. Riley
- Nantasha M. Williams
- Chris Banks
- Crystal Hudson
- Selvena N. Brooks-Powers
- Farah N. Louis
- Amanda C. Farías
- Lynn C. Schulman
- Tiffany L. Cabán
- Gale A. Brewer
- Elsie Encarnación
- Kamillah Hanks
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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
Read the record
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- Readable version (intro.nyc) (opens in a new tab) An independent, easier-to-read copy of the same bill. Not an official source.