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CA SB976: Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act.

Enacted California · 2023–2024 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

SB976 · where it stands

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  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Date not recorded
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In one paragraph

California's SB 976 (Chapter 321 of 2024), the Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act, adds Health and Safety Code section 27000 and following. An "addictive feed" is one in which user-generated media is recommended, selected or prioritized for a user based on information provided by or associated with the user or their device. An operator may not provide an addictive feed to a user it knows is a minor without verifiable parental consent, and from January 1, 2027 it must reasonably determine that a user is not a minor, including under Attorney General rules, before providing one. It also limits notifications to minors between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. without parental consent.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

Social media operators serving California minors must get verifiable parental consent before showing them algorithmically personalized feeds.

Key provisions

  1. H&S Code § 27001: no addictive (personalized) feed to a minor without verifiable parental consent
  2. From January 1, 2027, operators must reasonably determine a user is not a minor before providing an addictive feed
  3. Addictive feed: media recommended, selected or prioritized based on information associated with the user or device
  4. Limits notifications to minors between 12 a.m. and 6 a.m. without parental consent

Latest legislative action

Sep 20, 2024. Approved by Governor September 20, 2024. Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 321, Statutes of 2024.

Topics and industries

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AI in Social Media & Online PlatformsAutomated Decision-Making

Affected industries

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Same topic in other states

Nebraska LB504 Adopt the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act Minnesota HF4138 Social media platforms; requirements related to accounts for minors established Indiana HB1408 Education matters. New York S7694 Establishes the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for Kids act prohibitin Maryland HB603 Consumer Protection - Online Products and Services - Data of Children (Maryland South Carolina H3401 Technology Transparency