S 1433 — Relates to Enacting The 'Social Media Monitoring Safety Act'; Appropriation
S 1433, titled the 'Social Media Monitoring Safety Act,' is a proposed New York state bill aimed at enhancing child safety on social media platforms. The bill seeks to establish requirements for monitoring and mitigating risks related to minors' online interactions. It was introduced during the 2023-2024 legislative session and is currently referred to the Finance Committee for review. The bill's focus aligns with child safety concerns, including protection from grooming, exploitation, and harmful content exposure.
Linked Incidents
3Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
Teenager dies after participating in TikTok blackout challenge
Peterborough man convicted of using fake Instagram profile to groom 14-year-old girl
15-year-old UK boy dies after being groomed online by 44-year-old man posing as teenage girl on social media
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14-year-old girl groomed via social media by Sydney private school teacher leading to child abuse material charges
12-year-old girl sexually groomed via TikTok leading to out-of-state assault in Binghamton, New York
9-year-old girl dies after attempting blackout challenge on YouTube
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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