New California laws? These are the bills on Gov. Newsom's desk

California youth would receive protections from the dangers of social media addiction under SB 976, a bill by state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley.

"Social media companies have designed their platforms to addict users, especially our kids. Studies show that once a young person has a social media addiction, they experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and suicide. But social media companies have been unwilling to voluntarily change their practices," Skinner said in a statement. "With the passage of SB 976, the California Legislature has sent a clear message: When social media companies won’t act, it’s our responsibility to protect our kids."

Protecting Our Kids from Social Media Addiction Act would require platforms to have default settings for minor users that prevent kids from being sent addictive feeds and prohibit notifications during overnight hours and during the school day. 

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