Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136)
Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) in Colorado: blocked, effective N/A (enjoined). Applies to Social media platforms serving Colorado minors. Age range: Under 18. Pop-up warning to users under 18 after one hour of use in a 24-hour period
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Colorado |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | blocked |
| Effective date | N/A (enjoined) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms serving Colorado minors |
Key requirements
- Pop-up warning to users under 18 after one hour of use in a 24-hour period
- Warning required for minors using the platform between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
- Notices must describe mental health effects of excessive social media use
Notes
Preliminarily enjoined November 6, 2025 as compelled speech (NetChoice v. Weiser). Colorado's appeal is pending in the Tenth Circuit; amicus briefs filed July 2026.
Frequently asked
What does Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) require?
Pop-up warning to users under 18 after one hour of use in a 24-hour period Warning required for minors using the platform between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Notices must describe mental health effects of excessive social media use
Who must comply with Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) in Colorado?
Social media platforms serving Colorado minors
When does Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) take effect and what is its status?
Effective N/A (enjoined). Current status: blocked. Preliminarily enjoined November 6, 2025 as compelled speech (NetChoice v. Weiser). Colorado's appeal is pending in the Tenth Circuit; amicus briefs filed July 2026.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Privacy Act (Minors Amendments) | Colorado | Consumer Privacy | active | October 1, 2025 |
| Children's Social Media Safety Act (HB 5511) | Illinois | Social Media | pending | 2028 |
| Kids Over Clicks — Youth Online Safety Package (SB 757-760) | Michigan | Social Media | pending | TBD (pending House) |
| Nevada Youth Online Safety Act (SB 63) | Nevada | Social Media | active | January 1, 2026 |
| Social Media Safety Act (SB 396) & 2025 Amendments (Acts 900 / 901) | Arkansas | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
| Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act (SB 976) | California | Social Media | challenged | January 1, 2025 (partial); age verification January 1, 2027 |
| California Addictive Features Ban for Under-16s (AB 1709) | California | Social Media | pending | TBD (awaiting Governor) |
| Online Protections for Minors (HB 3) | Florida | Social Media | challenged | January 1, 2025 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: COPPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
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- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)