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  • October 16, 2026
    WOOD Grand Rapids

    Advocates urge lawmakers to pass ‘Kids Over Clicks’ bills

    Advocates are urging Michigan lawmakers to pass a series of “Kids Over Clicks” bills that they say are designed to protect children and teens from the dangers of social media and the internet.

    Tags: Design Codes, Michigan
  • October 15, 2026

    Nebraska’s Lawsuit Against OpenAI Is the First AG Enforcement Action Under a Kids Code, Proof That Safety by Design Works

    The lawsuit marks the first time a state attorney general has brought an enforcement action under a Kids Code law.

    Tags: Chatbots, Design Codes, Nebraska
  • October 15, 2026
    Central Nebraska Today

    AG announces lawsuit against OpenAI for deceiving Nebraskans about the safety of ChatGPT

    Attorney General Hilgers announced at a press conference today that he is suing OpenAI for hurting Nebraska children, deceiving parents, and violating the Nebraska Consumer Protection Act, the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act.

    Tags: Design Codes, Nebraska
  • September 10, 2026

    Kids Code Coalition Applauds California Governor’s Signature of Key Youth Online Safety Protections

    The Kids Code Coalition today applauded California Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature of AB 2246, which strengthens California’s Age-Appropriate Design Code, and AB 1709, which prohibits addictive design features for users under 16.

    Tags: California, Chatbots, Design Codes
  • September 10, 2026
    The New York Times

    California’s Governor Signs Landmark

    Senate Bill 1119 creates new regulations for chatbot use, including parental controls, notifications if children disable safety settings and a crisis protocol for queries about suicide. Assembly Bill 1709 prohibits social media platforms from offering addictive features such as infinite scroll and autoplay videos to users under 16.

    Tags: California, Chatbots, Design Codes
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The Kids Code Coalition brings together organizations to support legislation to provide privacy and safety to kids online. Any questions on the national coalition can be directed to contact@kidscodecoalition.org. National press inquiries can be directed to press@kidscodecoalition.org.