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Texas lawmakers take on youth online safety
“Parents and kids deserve to know that there’s more evidence every day about serious risks social media use poses to kids’ health and wellbeing. That’s why it’s so encouraging to see momentum building in Texas, as well as across the country, to make social media warning labels a reality so kids, parents, and families can…
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Texas House Passage of Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds the Texas House’s consideration and passage this week of Rep. Mary Gonzalez’s warning labels bill HB 499, which now heads to the Texas Senate after a bipartisan third reading vote of 98-46.
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Commentary: To protect kids online, New York has more work to do
Now it’s time we take the same proven approach to social media, the latest addictive “drug” keeping kids hooked. Legislation introduced by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic would require warning labels on social media platforms. As on alcohol and ibuprofen, the labels would clarify who is at risk from using the product…
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South Carolina Kids Code Coalition Applauds Committee Passage of the Age-Appropriate Design Code
The South Carolina Kids Code Coalition today applauded the Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee’s unanimous advancement of South Carolina Senator Sean M. Bennett’s S.268, the South Carolina Age-Appropriate Design Code.
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‘Deep Dive’ Roundup: Tracking bills in the Nebraska Legislature
LB 504, introduced by Lincoln Senator Carolyn Bosn, at the request of Governor Jim Pillen, would require technology companies to be more upfront with data collection, and require protections for minors on apps.
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online