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
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 9, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
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
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Kushmerek
DDemocratic
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