South Dakota Attorney General · October 26, 2026 · Primary source
Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota Receives First $9 Million in Settlement with Meta
Summary
The South Dakota Attorney General announced the state received the first $9 million of its $52 million share from a multistate settlement with Meta Platforms over allegations that Meta designed its social media platforms with addictive features that exposed minors to mental harm. The settlement, involving 42 state attorneys general, also requires Meta to implement child safety features on Instagram and Facebook. South Dakota's total share could reach approximately $73.5 million paid over 10 years depending on certain conditions.
What this may mean
The settlement funds flow into the South Dakota Attorney General's Consumer Protection Fund pending legislative appropriation and carry no direct billing, contracting, or compliance obligations for healthcare providers, payors, or suppliers. The required platform safety features apply to Meta and do not impose obligations on healthcare organizations. The mental health framing of the underlying claims does not create a regulatory compliance requirement for any healthcare entity.
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