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MN SR134
Resolution
Status
5/3/2022
Primary Sponsor
Roger Chamberlain
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AI Summary
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Designates May as "Live More Screen Less Month" to promote digital well-being and balanced use of electronic devices among young Minnesotans.
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Acknowledges rising health concerns including depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation, obesity, and sleep disruption in youth correlated with social media and gaming use.
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Identifies persuasive design, gamification, and targeted advertising algorithms used by device manufacturers and social media companies as contributing to addiction-like behavior in adolescents.
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Encourages in-person social activities, community engagement, and outdoor recreation using Minnesota's natural resources as healthy alternatives to excessive screen time.
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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