H 4591 — Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media
H 4591, titled 'Stop Harm from Addictive Social Media,' is a South Carolina bill aimed at addressing the mental health risks associated with addictive social media platforms. The bill focuses on mitigating harms caused by algorithmic feeds and addictive design features that may negatively impact users, particularly minors. The bill received a favorable committee report with amendment from the Judiciary Committee on March 26, 2026. It is currently under review in the legislative session of 2025-2026.
Linked Incidents
4Incidents this policy has been directly linked to
13-year-old Virginia girl hospitalized after developing eating disorder from TikTok algorithm's disorder-promoting content
14-year-old Kentucky girl develops eating disorder after Instagram algorithm exposure leading to hospitalizations and suicide attempts
Teenage users exposed to mental health risks via social media platform mechanisms in federal trial
Teenage girls exposed to addictive social media algorithms in New Zealand trial over mental health harms
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Same harm domain — actors and location may differ
14-year-old teen hospitalized with burns after participating in TikTok "Jam Jar Pulse Jet" fire challenge
25-year-old beauty queen experiences emotional distress after fake Instagram profile impersonating her posts fake topless photos and promotes sex line
27-year-old woman develops eating disorder after exposure to pro-anorexia content on Tumblr and Twitter
23-year-old woman with anorexia relapses after exposure to "skinnytok" content on TikTok algorithm
Professional rugby player James Schiller receives threatening abuse on Instagram leading to NRL investigation
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Linked Litigation
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