This bill, the Stop the Scroll Act, would require the Federal Trade Commission (with the Surgeon General's agreement) to make rules that force social media and anonymous content platforms to show a clear mental health warning each time a person in the United States opens the platform. The warning must say that using the platform can harm mental health, give access to federal resources (including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), and be shown in a visible way (not hidden in links or terms). The label must stay on the screen until the user closes the app or acknowledges the warning. If a user acknowledges the warning and continues, the label must reappear after each hour of continuous use. The FTC must write rules within 180 days of the law and review them at least every 5 years. The FTC would enforce the law and treat violations as unfair or deceptive acts. States can also sue platforms on behalf of their residents. The law would take effect one year after enactment.
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The bill's findings say social media and anonymous-sharing platforms are linked to harms like bullying, harassment, discrimination, and child sexual exploitation. Supporters point to the Surgeon General's advisory that social media use is associated with mental health harms and argue that visible warning labels can raise awareness and help people make informed choices about how long they use these platforms.
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