Senate passes landmark legislation for children’s online safety ...

Social media dangers are rampant — 80% of parents say their kids have experienced some form of online harm, ranging from illicit content to harassment, according to online safety expert Verifymy. Read More

Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in ... - KUOW

Changes could be coming to how minors can use social media in Washington state. The state Senate approved a bill late Wednesday that would put new restrictions on apps like Instagram and TikTok in ... Read More

Stein signs bill restricting cellphones, requiring social media literacy lessons in NC schools

School boards must have a policy that requires devices to be turned off during instructional time. Schools will also be required to teach social media literacy and implement internet safety and ... Read More

Kids Online Safety Act would make tech companies accountable - NPR

The new law would require tech companies to limit children's exposure to dangerous online content. The last time Congress legislated on kids online safety was before social media and smartphones. Read More

What will KOSA and COPPA 2.0 do? Controversial bills explained - NBC News

But tech policy experts and many of the bill’s public critics have said that if the bill becomes law, social media platforms may potentially react by proactively overcensoring controversial content. Read More

House approves bill requiring parental consent for social media

The bill, which garnered a 121-26 vote, would require consent from a parent or guardian before anyone under the age of 18 can open a social media account. It would also limit how platforms can ... Read More

Bills would push tech companies to restrict kids’ access to harmful ...

Social media companies could face lawsuits for “knowingly and willfully” contributing to the suicide or attempted suicide of a minor under a bill being considered this week by Arkansas ... Read More

House panel approves child online safety bills, but floor vote is not ...

The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved a pair of bills to protect children from harmful social media content, but a key GOP leader says further changes are needed before a ... Read More

Texas lawmakers advancing bill to ban kids from social media

The same year, in an attempt to hold social media companies more accountable, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into law House Bill 18, known as the Securing Children Online through Parental Empowerment Act. Read More

Texas social media safety law faces court challenge - MSN

AUSTIN (Nexstar) – A new state law designed to protect children from harmful online content may face court delays before it is set to take effect on Sept. 1, following concerns from First ... Read More