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NY A 3941

in committee

Establishes a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children

New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

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Did NY A 3941 pass?

Not yet. NY A 3941 is in committee as of 2026-03-10 and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-03-10): REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

What is NY A 3941 about?

Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.

Who sponsors NY A 3941?

Carrie Woerner is the primary sponsor of NY A 3941, joined by 1 cosponsor.

Description

Directs the commissioner of mental health to establish a public awareness campaign concerning the dangers of social media and cell phone use by school-age children, including but not limited to the addictive qualities of social media, the stunting impact of social media usage on the development of social skills, increased feelings of isolation, anxiety and depression among adolescent users and the attendant amplification of peer on peer bullying, and increased rates of adolescent suicide and suicide attempts, as well as about how to recognize suicide risk factors and seek suicide prevention assistance.

Introduced
Latest action
2026-03-10 — REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
Bill type
bill
Last updated

Sponsors

  • Carrie Woernerprimary
  • Paula Kaycosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-01-30

    REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

    referral-committee

  2. 2026-01-07

    REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH

    referral-committee

  3. 2026-03-10

    REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS

    referral-committee

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Related bills

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