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H2236Introduced in the House

Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media

Introduced

Introduced by Joshua Tarsky, District 13-NOR

What does this bill do?

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Official description

By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition of Joshua Tarsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.

Where it stands

Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

March 30, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Referred to the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery

  2. Senate concurred

  3. Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

  4. Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order

  5. Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)

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