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AB 56: Social media: warning labels.
What AB 56 does, verified November 24, 2025
This bill requires social media platforms to display a warning label to users each day they access the platform, and after every 3 hours of cumulative active use, and then at least once per hour thereafter. The warning label must be a black box warning and will be displayed to certain users, including minors. The provisions of the bill will not be used to create a private right of action, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2027. If any part of the bill is found to be unconstitutional, the remaining parts will still be enforced.
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Last action: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 671, Statutes of 2025. (2025-10-13)Alert me
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| Oct. 13, 2025 | Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 671, Statutes of 2025. |
| Oct. 13, 2025 | Approved by the Governor. |
| Sep. 24, 2025 | Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 3 p.m. |
| Sep. 12, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 7. Page 3368.). |
| Sep. 12, 2025 | Senate amendments concurred in. To Engrossing and Enrolling. (Ayes 59. Noes 7.). |