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Social media protections, student phone ban advance again in Nebraska Legislature
Senators on Wednesday, by voice vote, advanced Legislative Bill 504, the “Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act” by State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln. It would require online services to explicitly protect minor users and their personal information in the physical design of certain applications or websites, including social media.
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Local4’s Four Things You Need to Know for April 10, 2025
The Legislature is continuing its theme of protecting children this year with two bills reaching the final round of debate that tackle the issue. LB 504, the Age Appropriate Online Design Code Act, requires websites and social media companies to protect minors and their personal information on their platforms.
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Nebraska bill to crack down on children’s social media advances
“This is the time to stand up for our kids. This bill is a commonsense opportunity for this body to demonstrate the political will to protect Nebraska children online,” State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln said.
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Social media protections, student phone ban advance again in Nebraska Legislature
Senators on Wednesday, by voice vote, advanced Legislative Bill 504, the “Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act” by State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln. It would require online services to explicitly protect minor users and their personal information in the physical design of certain applications or websites, including social media.
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Online protections advance despite First Amendment concerns
At the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced what’s dubbed the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act. The proposal seeks to regulate how services like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram interact with young customers. It would restrict design features, like infinite scrolling, rewards for spending time on the site, and products that can be…