New York state Legislature approved a law enabling parents to prevent their children from accessing social media content. This measure aims to reduce exposure to feeds that critics claim are addictive for kids.

This decision arises amid growing worries about children’s social media usage and the continuous efforts to impose regulations on tech platforms through various state and federal laws.

In effect, the proposed law would prevent social media platforms from displaying recommended posts to users under 18, labeling such content as “addictive.” Kids would only see posts from accounts they already follow. However, minors could still view suggested posts if they obtain what the legislation terms “verifiable parental consent.”

The proposed measure would prevent social platforms from sending notifications about recommended posts to kids between midnight and 6 a.m. without getting approval from their parents.