Health & Saf. Code, § 124270 · Article 4. Impacts of Social Media on Mental Health
Health & Saf. Code, § 124270
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this article, the following definitions apply:
(a) “Children and youth” means individuals up to 26 years of age.
(b) “Department” means the State Department of Public Health.
(c) “Social media” means a social media platform, as defined in Section 22675 of the Business and Professions Code.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 807, Sec. 1. (AB 1282) Effective January 1, 2025. Repealed as of January 1, 2030, pursuant to Section 124270.2.
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