Lawmakers frame HB29-91 as a public‑safety and mental‑health measure aimed at protecting children on social media

Representative Carbone opened floor debate on HB29-91, framing the bill as a public-safety and mental-health response to social media's impact on children and teens. He cited stakeholder meetings, bipartisan collaboration and several statistics (including high teen social-media use and reported negative impacts). Carbone said the intent is to protect children and to 'put it back in the parents' ability.'

Representative Marquez, who said he also sponsors a similar bill this session, urged bipartisan work and noted there is a related bill in the Senate. Marquez referenced international approaches including Australia's restrictions and similar federal activity in the U.S. Senate as context for the House discussion.

The Committee of the Whole reported HB29-91 do pass; members indicated further work and possible language adjustments as the bill moves toward a floor vote and additional hearings.

The exchange emphasized public-safety, mental-health and data-exploitation concerns, while multiple members signaled intent to continue stakeholder negotiation.