Health & Saf. Code, § 28001 · Chapter 25. Social Media Warning Law
Health & Saf. Code, § 28001
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) For purposes of this chapter, “covered platform” has the same meaning as addictive internet-based service or application, as defined in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 27000.5.
(b) “Covered platform” does not mean an internet website, online service, online application, or mobile application whose primary function is any of the following:
(1) The sale of goods or services.
(2) Cloud storage.
(3) Electronic mail.
(4) Direct messaging, in which communications are viewable only by the sender and an intended recipient, that does not allow public content dissemination, interaction, or access.
(5) Communication internal to an organization.
(6) Internal organizational collaboration services that are not offered to the general public or consumers outside the organization.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 671, Sec. 2. (AB 56) Effective January 1, 2026. Operative January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 28002.
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