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MN SR134

Resolution

Status

Introduced

5/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Roger Chamberlain

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Origin

Senate

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Designates May as "Live More Screen Less Month" to promote digital well-being and balanced use of electronic devices among young Minnesotans.

  • Acknowledges rising health concerns including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, obesity, and sleep disruption in youth correlated with social media and gaming use.

  • Identifies persuasive design, gamification, and targeted advertising algorithms used by device manufacturers and social media companies as contributing to addiction-like behavior in adolescents.

  • Encourages in-person social activities, community engagement, and outdoor recreation using Minnesota's natural resources as healthy alternatives to excessive screen time.

  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to LiveMore ScreenLess organization.

Legislative Description

A Senate resolution recognizing May as Live More Screen Less Month

Last Action

Referred to Rules and Administration

5/3/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules and Administration5/3/2022

Full Bill Text

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