The proposed bill aims to regulate addictive social media platforms by requiring the implementation of warning labels to inform users about potential risks associated with their use. It introduces several new sections to the Revised Code, defining terms such as "addictive feed," "addictive social media platform," and "covered operator." The bill mandates that a covered operator must display a warning label each time a user accesses their platform, and it prohibits operators from obscuring or minimizing the visibility of these labels. Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities of the director of behavioral health in designing and updating the warning label based on current research regarding the effects of social media on users' health.
Furthermore, the bill empowers the attorney general to enforce compliance by taking legal action against operators who violate these regulations, including the ability to impose civil penalties and seek restitution for affected users. It also establishes a publicly accessible website for reporting noncompliance. The director of behavioral health is tasked with creating a comprehensive annual report detailing the effectiveness of the warning labels and any necessary legislative changes, ensuring ongoing evaluation and adaptation of the regulations as needed.