Lawmakers want research on social media’s effect on young people

Lawmakers advanced bills Tuesday to set up a social media research center and examine social media’s effect on youth.

By: Lilo H. Stainton

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: June 23, 2026

Words: 499

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A legislative panel approved two bills Tuesday that would create a social media research center in New Jersey and call for it to work with state health officials to study and possibly recommend warning labels to help kids avoid addictive online behavior.

The bills passed the Assembly Appropriations Committee with Democratic support alone; the four Republican members all abstained or voted no, with several citing concerns the legislation would violate free speech, an …

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