New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation)
New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) in New York: pending, effective January 25, 2027. Applies to Social media platforms offering addictive feeds to New York users. Age range: Under 18. No algorithmically personalized feeds for users under 18 without verified parental conse
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | January 25, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms offering addictive feeds to New York users |
Key requirements
- No algorithmically personalized feeds for users under 18 without verified parental consent
- No notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent
- Commercially reasonable age determination methods per AG rules
- AG enforcement with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation
Notes
Final implementing rules released by AG James and Governor Hochul July 28, 2026, starting the 180-day clock; law takes effect January 25, 2027. Rules set criteria for covered platforms, age determination, and parental consent.
Frequently asked
What does New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) require?
No algorithmically personalized feeds for users under 18 without verified parental consent No notifications to minors between midnight and 6 a.m. without parental consent Commercially reasonable age determination methods per AG rules AG enforcement with civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation
Who must comply with New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) in New York?
Social media platforms offering addictive feeds to New York users
When does New York SAFE for Kids Act (Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation) take effect and what is its status?
Effective January 25, 2027. Current status: pending. Final implementing rules released by AG James and Governor Hochul July 28, 2026, starting the 180-day clock; law takes effect January 25, 2027. Rules set criteria for covered platforms, age determination, and parental consent.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Child Data Protection Act | New York | Consumer Privacy | active | June 20, 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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