Restricting social media usage for youth.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to restricting social media usage for youth” Read the full text
Children and Youth
What it does
This bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing youth to use social media for more than 1 hour per day, unless waived by a parent or guardian. Additionally, social media companies would be prohibited from promoting targeted advertisements or content to youth.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Children and Youth
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Children and Youth
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Mental Health and Substance Use
Hearing Held by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Oversight and Investigations
Laid Over by Committee · Apr 21, 2026
Committee on Oversight and Investigations
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Children and Youth committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 450
officialInt. No. 450
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialFiscal Impact Statement - City Council
officialCommittee Report 4/21/26
officialHearing Testimony 4/21/26
officialHearing Transcript 4/21/26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
11
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Althea V. StevensKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsChris BanksSelvena N. Brooks-PowersFarah N. LouisLynn C. SchulmanElsie EncarnaciónKamillah HanksGale A. BrewerShirley Aldebol
Who is lobbying on this
Motion Picture Association, Inc.via Kasirer LLC · Trade Associations
1 filingTech:NYC Inc.via Kline Public Strategies LLC · Trade Associations
1 filingTikTok USDS Joint Venture LLCvia Statewide Public Affairs, Inc. · Technology, Telecommunications & Other Media
1 filingTikTok USDS Joint Venture LLCvia TikTok USDS Joint Venture LLC · Technology, Telecommunications & Other Media
1 filingFrom 4 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Laid Over by Committee (Apr 21, 2026).