New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346)
New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346) in New York: pending, effective Signed December 2025 (amended 2026). Applies to Social media platforms offering addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll. Age range: Under 18. Warning labels shown to young users when first engaging with addi
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New York |
|---|---|
| Category | Social Media |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | Signed December 2025 (amended 2026) |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Social media platforms offering addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll |
Key requirements
- Warning labels shown to young users when first engaging with addictive features and periodically thereafter
- Warnings cannot be bypassed or clicked through
- Labels describe mental health risks of addictive features
Notes
Signed by Governor Hochul December 2025; amended by S 8827 in the 2026 session. Similar laws in Minnesota and Colorado face compelled-speech challenges.
Frequently asked
What does New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346) require?
Warning labels shown to young users when first engaging with addictive features and periodically thereafter Warnings cannot be bypassed or clicked through Labels describe mental health risks of addictive features
Who must comply with New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346) in New York?
Social media platforms offering addictive feeds, autoplay, or infinite scroll
When does New York Social Media Warning Labels (S 4505 / A 5346) take effect and what is its status?
Effective Signed December 2025 (amended 2026). Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Hochul December 2025; amended by S 8827 in the 2026 session. Similar laws in Minnesota and Colorado face compelled-speech challenges.
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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