Press Releases

  • New Jersey Legislature Sends Kids Code Social Media Protections to Governor’s Desk

    New Jersey Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as the New Jersey Kids Code (A4015) secured final passage by the state legislature alongside bills to create social media mental health warning labels and a new state social media research observatory, sending the bills to Governor Mikie Sherrill’s desk.

  • New Jersey Senate Committee Passes Kids Code with Decisive Vote

    New Jersey Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as the New Jersey Kids Code (S3413) passed the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee with a decisive vote of three Senators in favor and one opposed.

  • Kids Code Coalition Members Call on NY Legislature to Act on Youth Chatbot Protections

    With just hours remaining in New York’s legislative session, members of the Kids Code Coalition are urging lawmakers to pass legislation that would set a new national standard for youth chatbot safety.

  • Michigan Senate Passes Kids Over Clicks Youth Online Safety Package

    Michigan Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as the Kids Over Clicks package of youth online safety bills, including the Michigan Kids Code, passed the Senate’s third and final reading with votes of 20–17. The bill now moves to the House, where advocates are urging lawmakers to act with urgency.

  • Michigan Senate Committee Passes Kids Online Safety Package with Overwhelming Vote

    Michigan Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as the Kids Over Clicks package of youth online safety bills, which includes the Michigan Kids Code, passed the Senate Finance, Insurance, and Consumer Protection Committee with an overwhelming vote of five Senators in favor and one abstention.