Bill

A 6974

Enacts the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Alex Bores and 2 co-sponsors

A 6974 would curb addictive feed design by digital platforms, protecting consumers from exploitative feeds.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION

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Bill Summary · A 6974

Summary: Assembly Bill A 6974 — Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all Act

Overview

Assembly Bill A 6974, titled the Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) for all act, is a proposed New York measure introduced on March 18, 2025. The bill is currently referred to the Assembly Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection. The companion legislation in the Senate is S 4506.

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title suggests a goal of addressing what sponsors view as exploitative or addictive design practices in digital feeds. The specific legislative language and objectives would be found in the bill text and any accompanying statements, policy justifications, or fiscal notes.

Status and timeline

Introduced: March 18, 2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection (listed twice in the legislative actions)
Related legislation: Companion Senate bill S 4506 (listed as the corresponding Senate version)

Key provisions (note on availability)

The exact substantive provisions, including requirements, prohibitions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, and funding, are not provided in the information given. As such, the precise changes the bill would make to current law cannot be detailed here.
The bill’s text would clarify the scope (e.g., which digital platforms or services are covered), definitions of “addictive feeds” or exploitation, consumer protections, and enforcement avenues.

Who would be affected

Potentially affected: consumers and digital platform operators (including apps and services that curate or present user feeds).
The precise scope, exemptions, and impacted industries would be defined in the bill’s text and any implementing regulations.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduction date and committee referral are the only dated actions provided.
As a referred bill, further steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, passage by the Assembly, and consideration by the Senate (or relevant cross-branch processes) before becoming law.

Related and companion measures

Senate companion: S 4506 (noted twice in the provided record)
Tracking both measures is advisable for a complete understanding of intent, amendments, and eventual enactment.

Next steps for readers

Review the full text of A 6974 to understand specific provisions, definitions, enforcement, and fiscal implications.
Monitor committee hearings and any sponsor memos or fiscal notes.
Track the companion Senate bill S 4506 for parallel developments and potential differences between the chambers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.