United States of America: Bill on private right of action and civil penalties for harmful social media design (SB 612) was introduced to Arkansas Senate

On 2 April 2025, the Bill on private right of action and civil penalties for harmful social media design (SB 612) was introduced to the Arkansas Senate. The Bill would apply to social media platforms operating in Arkansas that generate revenue through user engagement and enable user interaction, profile creation, and content sharing. The Bill would prohibit platforms from using designs, algorithms, or features that they know, or should reasonably know, cause minors to purchase controlled substances, develop eating disorders, attempt or commit suicide, or develop addiction to the platform.