Mukherji-Sponsored Legislation to Establish NJ Social Media Research Center Passes

Key points

• Two bills sponsored by Sens. Greenstein and Mukherji passed the legislature to create a Social Media Research Center
• The center will focus on researching social media use patterns and effects among children and teenagers
• Research findings will be used by state lawmakers and officials to develop evidence-based social media policy
• The legislation reflects New Jersey's proactive approach to addressing youth social media safety concerns

FAQ

What is the Social Media Research Center?

The Social Media Research Center is a new research initiative approved by the New Jersey Legislature that will study how children and teenagers use social media and the impacts of that use. The center's findings will help inform policy development by state lawmakers and government officials.

Who sponsored this legislation?

State Senators Linda Greenstein and Raj Mukherji sponsored the two bills that establish the Social Media Research Center.

How will the research be used?

The research conducted by the center will provide lawmakers and government officials with evidence-based findings to guide the development of social media policies that protect young users in New Jersey.