Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2236: Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 2236 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Resolve relative to children’s mental health in social media. Primary sponsor: Josh Tarsky (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Tarsky of Needham, a petition (accompanied by resolve, House, No. 2236) of Joshua Tarsky for an investigation by a special commission (including members of the General Court) to promote safe social media use, identify best practices for social media platforms to safeguard children’s mental health, and develop guidelines for safe social media use. Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Tarsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13th Norfolk |
| Sean Reid | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11th Essex |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5319 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/30/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery