Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Labels
Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Labels in Minnesota: challenged, effective July 1, 2026 (not enforced). Applies to Social media platforms accessible to Minnesota users. Age range: All users (child safety focus). Conspicuous mental health warning label must appear each time a user access
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Minnesota |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | challenged |
| Effective date | July 1, 2026 (not enforced) |
| Age range | All users (child safety focus) |
| Applies to | Social media platforms accessible to Minnesota users |
Key requirements
- Conspicuous mental health warning label must appear each time a user accesses the platform
- Warning must describe potential negative mental health impacts of social media use
- Must provide access to crisis resources including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Warning cannot be dismissed or turned off by the user
Notes
NetChoice sued April 29, 2026 (compelled speech). The Minnesota AG's office agreed not to enforce the law while the case proceeds, so the July 1, 2026 effective date passed without enforcement.
Frequently asked
What does Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Labels require?
Conspicuous mental health warning label must appear each time a user accesses the platform Warning must describe potential negative mental health impacts of social media use Must provide access to crisis resources including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Warning cannot be dismissed or turned off by the user
Who must comply with Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Labels in Minnesota?
Social media platforms accessible to Minnesota users
When does Minnesota Social Media Mental Health Warning Labels take effect and what is its status?
Effective July 1, 2026 (not enforced). Current status: challenged. NetChoice sued April 29, 2026 (compelled speech). The Minnesota AG's office agreed not to enforce the law while the case proceeds, so the July 1, 2026 effective date passed without enforcement.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act | Minnesota | Consumer Privacy | active | July 31, 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) |
| Healthier Social Media Use by Youth Act (HB 24-1136) | Colorado | Social Media | blocked | N/A (enjoined) |
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