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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…
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Maryland Kids Code internet safety policy becomes law
Maryland Kids Code, a law that will require social media companies to do more to safeguard children, went into effect Tuesday.
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New York AG James calls for social media warning labels as 42 states demand federal action
Attorneys general from 42 states, led by New York’s Letitia James, are urging Congress to place warning labels on social media sites because of what they call “serious psychological harms” to teens, including “depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation.”