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NY A03941
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carrie Woerner
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AI Summary
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Requires the Commissioner of Mental Health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign about negative mental health impacts of social media and cell phone use on school-age children
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Campaign must address addictive qualities of social media, stunted social skill development, increased isolation, anxiety, depression, peer bullying amplification, and adolescent suicide rates
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Must include information on recognizing suicide risk factors and seeking suicide prevention assistance
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Campaign will utilize public forums, social media, internet, radio, print advertising, and educational materials on the office's website
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Office must consult with stakeholders and consumer advocates to ensure cultural competence and linguistic appropriateness, with campaign running from 60 days after enactment through June 30, 2028
Legislative Description
Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.
Last Action
reported referred to ways and means
3/10/2026