Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976)

The "Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act" (S.B. 976) protects minors from addictive features of online platforms, including social media. The Act requires the Attorney General to adopt regulations in furtherance of the Act’s purpose, including rules regarding age assurance and parental consent and the impact that any regulation might have based on the nondiscrimination characteristics set forth in anti-discrimination law. On November 5, 2025, the Attorney General conducted a public meeting as part of its preliminary rulemaking activities. If you would like to be updated on future rulemaking activities for this Act, please email sb976@doj.ca.gov.