The bill, H.B. No. 2173, proposes the addition of a new subchapter to the Health and Safety Code that mandates social media platforms to display a warning label regarding the potential mental health issues associated with minors' usage of these platforms. Specifically, it requires that each time a user opens the platform, a warning label must be shown on the landing page, highlighting the connection between social media use and significant mental health concerns in minors. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission is tasked with adopting rules to define the form and content of this warning label.

The bill outlines a timeline for implementation, stating that the executive commissioner must adopt the necessary rules by January 1, 2026, but social media platforms will not be required to comply with the warning label requirement until March 1, 2026. The act is set to take effect on September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to raise awareness about the mental health implications of social media use among minors, thereby promoting a more informed usage of these platforms.

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