NYC Council Introduction 450

intro.nyc/0450-2026 2026-2029 Legislative Session
Restricting social media usage for youth.
Status: Committee Committee on Children and Youth
Sponsored by Althea V. Stevens
Introduced: January 29, 2026

This bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing youth to use social media for more than 1 hour per day, unless waived by a parent or guardian. Additionally, social media companies would be prohibited from promoting targeted advertisements or content to youth.