A 9415 — Protects Minors Online From Social Media And Harmful Content
A 9415 aims to protect minors online from social media and harmful content by imposing restrictions on social media platforms and requiring safeguards for minors. The bill was introduced in the 2025-2026 New York legislative session. Its latest action was on March 4, 2026, when the enacting clause was stricken, indicating the bill was rejected or did not pass. The legislation addresses child safety concerns related to minors' exposure to harmful content on digital platforms.
Linked Incidents
5Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
13- to 15-year-old Instagram users exposed to unwanted nudity and self-harm content via private messages in 2021 survey cited in 2025 lawsuit
Teenager dies after participating in TikTok blackout challenge
15-year-old UK boy dies after being groomed online by 44-year-old man posing as teenage girl on social media
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
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14-year-old girl groomed via social media by Sydney private school teacher leading to child abuse material charges
13-year-old Louisiana girl exposed to AI-generated nude deepfake images leading to expulsion and federal lawsuit against school district
12-year-old girl groomed and coerced into self-harm and producing child sexual abuse materials via social media in New Jersey
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