Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act
Summary
Idaho enacted H0542, the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act, signed by Governor Brad Little on April 2, 2026. The law adds to existing Idaho code to regulate social media platforms deemed to have addictive features, targeting harms to users including minors. Passed House 62-7 and Senate 21-14 after amendments.
What changed
Idaho House Bill H0542, the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act, was signed into law on April 2, 2026, adding to Idaho Code to establish new regulatory requirements for social media platforms. The legislation targets addictive social media features and their effects on users, particularly minors. The bill passed the House 62-7 on February 9, passed the Senate 21-14 on March 20 with amendments, and received final House concurrence 62-5 on March 25 before being transmitted to the Governor.
Social media companies operating in Idaho must assess compliance requirements under this new Act. Platforms subject to the law should review their current features and practices to identify any addictive design elements that may require modification. Failure to comply with the Act's requirements may result in civil penalties and enforcement actions by the state. Legal counsel should be consulted regarding specific obligations and timelines for implementation.
What to do next
- Review social media platform features and design elements for addictive characteristics
- Assess applicability of the Act to company operations in Idaho
- Consult legal counsel regarding specific compliance requirements and timelines
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / Idaho / H0542 Signed by Governor H0542 H Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Adds to existing law to establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.
SOCIAL MEDIA -- Adds to existing law to establish the Stop Harms from Addictive Social Media Act.
Bill Details
State Idaho
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
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Sponsors
State Affairs Committee Kelly Anthon (Sen - R) Brent Crane (Rep - R) Ben Toews (Sen - R) Bruce Skaug (Rep - R) Carl Bjerke (Sen - R) Stephanie Mickelsen (Rep - R) Kevin Cook (Sen - R) Erin Bingham (Rep - R) Monica Church (Rep - D) Elaine Price (Rep - R) Joe Alfieri (Rep - R) Heather Scott (Rep - R) Jordan Redman (Rep - R) Sonia Galaviz (Rep - D) Brooke Green (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 H Reported Signed by Governor on April 2, 2026 Session Law Chapter Effective: 2026-03-27 H Delivered to Governor at 12:01 p.m. on March 27, 2026 2026-03-27 H Returned Signed by the President; Ordered Transmitted to Governor 2026-03-26 S Signed by President; returned to House 2026-03-26 S Received from the House enrolled/signed by Speaker 2026-03-26 H Reported Enrolled; Signed by Speaker; Transmitted to Senate 2026-03-25 H to enrol 2026-03-25 H Title apvd 2026-03-25 H Rules Suspended: 2026-03-25 H Read second time as amended in Senate; Filed for Third Reading 2026-03-24 H Read first time as amended in Senate; Filed for Second Reading 2026-03-24 H Reported Engrossed; Filed for First Reading of Engrossed Bills 2026-03-23 H Bills as Amended Referred to JRA for Engrossing 2026-03-23 H Returned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk 2026-03-23 H House Concurred in Senate Amendments 2026-03-23 H Returned from the Senate Amended; Held at Desk 2026-03-20 S to House 2026-03-20 S Title apvd 2026-03-20 S Read third time as amended in the Senate -- PASSED 21-14-0 2026-03-19 S Read second time as amended in the Senate, filed for Third Reading 2026-03-18 S Read first time as amended in the Senate; Filed for Second Reading 2026-03-18 S Amendments reported printed 2026-03-17 S Reported out as amended; filed for first reading 2026-03-17 S Amendments ordered printed 2026-03-17 S Placed in the Committee of the Whole 2026-03-16 S Reported out of committee; to 14th Order for amendment 2026-02-10 S Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs 2026-02-10 S Received from the House passed; filed for first reading 2026-02-09 H to Senate 2026-02-09 H Title apvd 2026-02-09 H Read Third Time in Full -- PASSED 62-7-1 2026-02-06 H U.C. to hold place on third reading calendar until Monday, February 9, 2026 2026-02-05 H Read second time; Filed for Third Reading 2026-02-04 H Reported out of Committee with Do Pass Recommendation, Filed for Second Reading 2026-01-29 H Reported Printed and Referred to State Affairs 2026-01-28 H Introduced, read first time, referred to JRA for Printing
Votes
2026-02-09 House Third Reading Yea: 62 Nay: 7 2026-03-20 Senate Third Reading Yea: 21 Nay: 14 2026-03-25 House Third Reading Yea: 62 Nay: 5
Committee Referrals
2026-01-29 H State Affairs 2026-02-10 S State Affairs
Amendments
2026-03-17 Amendment H0542A1
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