The New Jersey Kids Code Coalition brings together parents, youth, medical professionals, partners organizations, and other experts to advocate for legislation to provide safety-by-design and privacy-by-default protections for kids and teens online.
Passed Legislation
New Jersey Kids Code Act (A4015)
Introduced by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Senator Raj Mukherji, the New Jersey Kids Code Act establishes standards for online platforms relating to usage by kids, including increasing privacy and safety settings, prohibiting targeted advertising, and increasing parental control of their children’s accounts. The bill was passed on June 30, 2026, by the Legislature and awaits consideration by Governor Sherrill.
Social Media Mental Health Warnings (S3412)
Introduced by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Senator Raj Mukherji, this legislation requires certain social media platforms in New Jersey to display prominent warnings about potential mental health harms, monitor users for defined problematic behaviors, and provide resources when such behaviors are detected. The bill was passed on June 30, 2026, by the Legislature and awaits consideration by Governor Sherrill.
Establishing a Social Media Research Center (A4014)
Introduced by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Senator Raj Mukherji, this legislation creates a Social Media Research Center at a four-year public institution of higher education in New Jersey to study the impacts of social media — especially on children and adolescents — and to develop research, policy recommendations, educational resources, and public awareness efforts to promote safer and healthier social media use. The bill was passed on June 30, 2026, by the Legislature and awaits consideration by Governor Sherrill.
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