AB 3172 — Social Media Platforms: Injuries To Children: Civil Penalties
AB 3172 aimed to impose civil penalties on social media platforms for injuries to children caused by platform design or content. The bill focused on addressing mental health risks and harms to minors from social media use. It was ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Gonzalez on August 31, 2024, effectively rejecting the legislation.
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