NY A 3941
in committeeEstablishes 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
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- Latest action
- 2026-03-10 — REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Carrie Woernerprimary
- Paula Kaycosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
2025-01-30
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO MENTAL HEALTH
referral-committee
2026-03-10
REPORTED REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
referral-committee
Versions
- A3941Compare
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Votes
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Related bills
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