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SC H4591

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/1/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brandon Guffey

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits social media platforms from using algorithms to recommend content to users under 16 years old, requiring chronological feeds instead of personalized recommendations for minors.
  • Bans "addictive features" for minor users, including autoplay videos, infinite scrolling, push notifications during school hours (6am-3pm) and nighttime (10pm-6am), and gamification elements like streaks and badges.
  • Requires social media companies to verify user ages and obtain parental consent for users under 16, with parents able to set time limits and content restrictions.
  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $50,000 per violation, with enforcement by the state Attorney General and a private right of action for parents.
  • Applies to platforms with over 1 million monthly users that are primarily used for sharing user-generated content and social networking.

Legislative Description

Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

4/1/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor, Commerce and Industry4/1/2026
Judiciary12/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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