NYC bill would limit minor social media use to 1 hour every day

The Brief

  • The New York City Council is debating a bill that would limit minors’ social media access to exactly one hour per day.
  • Statistics show much higher rates of anxiety and depression among teen social media users.
  • Lawmakers are struggling with how to actually enforce the daily time limit.

NEW YORK CITY A new proposal at City Hall is sparking a major conversation about youth screen time, mental health, and government regulation.

What we know:

New York City Council is currently debating a bill that would strictly limit minors’ social media usage to just one hour per day in an effort to address growing concerns over a youth mental health crisis.

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