SB 2436 — Social Media; Set Certain Requirements Against Content Depicting Tobacco Or Nicotine For Minors
SB 2436 is a Mississippi state bill that seeks to impose requirements on social media platforms to restrict content depicting tobacco or nicotine use for minors. The bill is part of broader public health and welfare efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content. It addresses child safety concerns by targeting content that could influence minors' health behaviors. The bill was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but died in committee on February 4, 2025.
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