A Resolution directing the Department of Health of the Commonwealth to study the impact of smart phones on children's health and development.
This bill directs Pennsylvania's Department of Health to conduct a study on how smartphone use affects children's health and development. The legislation is based on concerns that early phone ownership and increased social media access may contribute to mental health issues and disrupted sleep patterns in young people. If completed, the study must result in a public report, recommendations for parents, and guidelines for pediatricians to share with families within one year.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 29, 2024
Last action May 29, 2024
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Committee
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May 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mandy Steele
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Kazeem
DDemocratic
Co
Christina Sappey
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Gina Curry
DDemocratic
Co
Greg Scott
DDemocratic
Co
Jenn O'Mara
DDemocratic
Co
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Kyle Donahue
DDemocratic
Co
Mary Jo Daley
DDemocratic
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