HB 5037·CT·house
AN ACT PROMOTING THE SAFETY OF MINORS ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Gary A. Turco
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FILE NO. 179
Mar 26, 2026
Summary
The bill prohibits social‑media sites from using a minor’s personal data to recommend or prioritize posts unless they have verified parental consent or fall under narrow exceptions. It also mandates a daily, prominently displayed warning about mental‑health harms of social media for all users under 18.
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