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United States of America: Social Media Warning Law enters into force (AB 56 / Chapter 671)

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Social Media Warning Law enters into force (AB 56 / Chapter 671)

On 1 January 2027, the Social Media Warning Law, established by Assembly Bill No. 56 (Social Media: Warning Labels), enters into force in California. Codified under Chapter 25 of Division 20 of the Health and Safety Code, the Law requires covered so…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
Age verification requirement
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-12-02
under deliberation

On 2 December 2024, a bill mandating mandatory mental health warning labels for social media platfo…

2025-05-29
under deliberation

On 29 May 2025, the California State Assembly read Assembly Bill No. 56 for the third time, passed …

2025-09-11
under deliberation

On 11 September 2025, the California State Senate read Assembly Bill No. 56 for the third time, pas…

2025-09-12
adopted

On 12 September 2025, the California State Assembly concurred in the Senate amendments to Assembly …

2025-10-13
adopted

On 13 October 2025, the Governor of California signed into law Assembly Bill No. 56 (Social Media W…

2027-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2027, the Social Media Warning Law, established by Assembly Bill No. 56 (Social Media:…