A03941Introduced in the Assembly
Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.
Introduced by Carrie Woerner, District 113
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.
Where it stands
reported referred to ways and means
March 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Mental Health Committee: Favorable refer to committee Ways and Means · March 10, 2026
12
Yes
0
No
1
Absent or Not Voting
13 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | Yes |
| Keith Brown | 12 | Yes |
| Sam Berger | 27 | Yes |
| Jo Simon | 52 | Yes |
| Monique Chandler-Waterman | 58 | Yes |
| Eddie Gibbs | 68 | Absent |
| Manny De Los Santos | 72 | Yes |
| Chantel Jackson | 79 | Yes |
| Yudelka Tapia | 86 | Yes |
| Christopher Eachus | 99 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to mental health
referred to mental health
reported referred to ways and means
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