NJ SR71

New Jersey Senate urges Congress and the President to enact the federal "Kids Online Safety Act" to address mental health concerns related to minors' social media use

Cites research showing 95% of teenagers use social media, with 35% identifying as frequent users, while screen use among tweens (ages 8-12) increased 17% from 2019 to 2021

References CDC data indicating 36.7% of adolescents ages 12-17 report feeling sad or hopeless, 18.8% have seriously considered suicide, and 15.7% have developed a suicide plan

The Kids Online Safety Act would promote data safety, prevent addictive behavior patterns, expand parental control features, and require platforms to prevent promotion of harmful material to minors

Copies of the resolution would be transmitted to the President, congressional leadership, and all New Jersey members of Congress