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Online Safety Bills Spread to Seven States
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Vermont have introduced or will introduce age-appropriate design codes, the Kids Code Coalition announced ahead of a Monday legislative committee hearing on the Nebraska bill (L.B. 504).
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Deep Dive: Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
The Nebraska Legislature Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will be discussing LB 504, also known as the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, on Monday.
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Governor Pillen, Attorney General Hilgers, and Senators Introduce Legislation to Protect Nebraska Children
Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined Attorney General Mike Hilgers and state senators to speak on four bills which will be introduced to protect children from online abuse and the addictive nature of phone apps and online services. These four bills are being introduced at the request of the Governor.
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Nebraska senators introduce bills aimed at protecting kids online
“As our digital spaces are changing every day and children have access to them at younger and younger ages, it is important to consider the privacy and protection of children in the design of digital products and services that children are likely to access,” Sen. Bosn said.
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New social media regulation proposals are on tap in states
There will also likely be a renewed effort to pass Age-Appropriate Design Code laws, which require online platforms to prioritize minors’ privacy and safety. California lawmakers passed the first such law in 2022, but a NetChoice lawsuit has stalled it. Maryland lawmakers passed a revised version last year that has not yet faced a legal…