NJ S4035

Social media platforms are prohibited from using practices, designs, features, or affordances that cause users under 18 years old to become addicted to the platform.

Platforms can avoid liability by conducting quarterly internal audits and annual independent third-party audits of potentially addictive features, and correcting any identified issues within 30 days.

Exemptions apply to platforms controlled by businesses with less than $100 million in annual gross revenue and platforms whose primary function is video gaming.

Violations are subject to civil penalties of up to $250,000 per violation, enforceable by Superior Court or municipal court.

Platforms are not liable for user-generated content, third-party content passively displayed, or conduct protected by federal law (47 U.S.C. §230), the First Amendment, or the New Jersey Constitution.