S 5476 — Establishes A Statewide Youth Mental Health And Social Media Campaign To Promote Public Awareness Of The Impacts Of Social Media Usage On Mental Health
S 5476 establishes a statewide youth mental health and social media campaign in New York to promote public awareness of the impacts of social media usage on mental health. The bill aims to address concerns about the mental health effects of social media on minors. It falls under the jurisdiction of the New York State Senate and is currently under review. The bill was referred to the Health Committee on January 7, 2026.
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