Ed Howard

Senior counsel, Children's Advocacy Institute

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Born: September 21, 1963, Los Angeles

Education: George Washington University

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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California bans addictive social media features for users under 16

Rule Changes

As of September 2026: Watching enforcement closely

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed 13 child-safety bills on Sept 10 that bar social media platforms from offering addictive features to users under 16. The laws target autoplay and algorithmic feeds built around a user's history and profile. They take effect January 1 unless courts block them.

Updated Sep 12