H 5295 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to regulation of minors on social media

Summary
By Representative Kushmerek of Fitchburg, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Michael P. Kushmerek for legislation to further regulate social media accounts for persons under 16 years of age. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026 Last action Mar 23, 2026
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Mar 23, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 9, 2026
Committee
Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
lower
Feb 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to the committee on House Rules
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Mike Kushmerek
DDemocratic
MA
3rd Worcester