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California SB 976 restricts teen social media feed recommendations, challenged as unconstitutional

California enacted SB 976, which requires parental permission before teens can view recommended content from other users on social media. The law is being challenged in Meta v. Bonta on First Amendment grounds. EFF argues the law also burdens teens' ability to access and share speech online.

Why it matters: The law could reshape how platforms deliver content to minors, raising significant free speech and parental consent issues.

Summary generated from the sources below. Check the primary source before relying on it; this is not legal advice.

Sources
California’s “Addictive Feeds” Law Violates Teens’ First Amendment Rights
EFF updates · primary source · Sep 17, 2026
Details
JurisdictionCalifornia
LegislatureCalifornia State Legislature
LawSB 976
BillSB 976
StatusAnnounced
PublishedSeptember 17, 2026
Effectivenot stated
OrganisationsMeta, Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Center for Democracy & Technology, Wikimedia Foundation
Topicsconsent, children