California considers mental health warning labels for social media sites

California lawmakers are considering a bill that would require mental health warning labels on social media sites. If passed, California would be the first state in the U.S. to implement such a measure, aimed at protecting children online. The bill, introduced by Attorney General Rob Bonta, has gained bipartisan support following calls from the U.S. Surgeon General to address the mental health crisis among youth linked to social media use. Warning labels could appear weekly on these platforms. Industry officials oppose the bill, citing First Amendment concerns. California has previously enacted laws to enhance online safety for children, including restrictions on the use of personal data and addictive features on social media.