This bill establishes a new legal framework in Oklahoma concerning social media platforms and their impact on minors' mental health. It defines key terms such as "algorithmically curated," "excessive use," and "social media platform," and allows minors or their guardians to bring a cause of action against these platforms for adverse mental health outcomes linked to excessive use of algorithmically curated services. To recover damages, the plaintiff must demonstrate a diagnosis from a licensed mental health care provider and a causal link between the minor's excessive use and the adverse outcome. The bill also introduces a rebuttable presumption favoring the plaintiff unless the social media platform can prove compliance with specific usage restrictions for minors.
Additionally, the bill prohibits social media platforms from being held liable for user-generated content and outlines conditions under which platforms can avoid liability, such as limiting minors' usage to three hours per day and requiring parental consent. It also states that any waiver or limitation of rights provided under this section is void and unenforceable. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.