Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 4229: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
H 4229 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on March 24, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act protecting children from addictive social media feeds. Primary sponsor: Billy MacGregor (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5071.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative MacGregor of Boston, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William F. MacGregor for legislation to regulate social media feeds. Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billy MacGregor | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10th Suffolk |
“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 H5071
- Reporting date extended until Friday, November 14, 2025
- Hearing scheduled for 07/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Advanced Information Technology, the Internet and Cybersecurity
- Referred to the committee on House Rules