New York mandates mental health warnings on social media for users under 25, starting in 2026.

New York has passed a law requiring social media platforms with features like infinite scrolling and auto-play to display mental health warnings for users under 25, Governor Kathy Hochul announced. The law, effective in early 2026, mandates visible alerts when young users engage with potentially addictive content and allows the state attorney general to impose fines of up to $5,000 per violation. The move, likened to tobacco warnings, aims to increase awareness of risks like anxiety and depression linked to excessive use. It follows similar actions in California, Minnesota, and Australia, where a social media ban for children under 16 took effect.