H 3431 — South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act

The South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act (H 3431) regulates social media platforms to protect minors from harmful content and addictive design features. The law requires platforms to implement age verification systems and limit algorithmic feeds that may negatively impact mental health. It also mandates transparency in content moderation policies and prohibits targeted advertising to minors. The Act aims to reduce risks of grooming, exposure to harmful content, and mental health harms associated with social media use among children and adolescents.