Child Online Safety Bill Scales Senate Hurdle, but Fate Remains Uncertain

The bipartisan legislation would impose stricter privacy rules and safeguards for children on the internet and social media, but free speech concerns and fierce industry lobbying pose obstacles. Read More

Florida's social media law has new rules. Here's what to know

The News Service of Florida reports that Moody’s proposed rules address one of the more controversial parts of the law — its age verification requirement. Read More

Senate tees up kids online safety bill for vote next week

The Senate on Thursday set up a vote for next week on a children's online safety bill that could have substantial impact on social media. Read More

California forges ahead with social media rules despite legal barriers

State lawmakers are advancing two bills aimed at protecting children from the harms of social media, part of a nationwide wave of efforts to address the issue. Read More

Senate Advances Bills to Protect Privacy and Safety of Children Online

The current versions of the Kids Online Safety Act and the Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act emerged from months of dialogue with families and child-safety advocates. Read More

Kids' online safety measure easily clears key Senate hurdle in 86-1 vote

Measures to keep kids safe online would be the biggest reforms to the tech industry in decades, so long as lawmakers can overcome opposition. Read More

U.S. Senate plans to vote on online safety bill

The U.S. Senate plans on bringing the Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA, to the floor. “I met with many parents from New York and around the country, who’s kids took their own lives because ... Read More

Senate tees up vote on kids’ online safety bills

The Senate set in motion a path for a vote on two bills to boost kids’ online safety and privacy, with a broad bipartisan vote Thursday to end debate on the legislation. The Senate voted in ... Read More