• Advocates Express Outrage as Big Tech Sues to Stop Online Protections for Kids in Maryland

    Today, members of the Maryland Kids Code Coalition expressed their outrage in response to a lawsuit filed by NetChoice, a trade association representing major tech companies including Meta, Google, Amazon and Snap, aimed at blocking the implementation of the Maryland Kids Code, landmark legislation to provide stronger online protections for children and teens.

  • Bloomberg Government

    Online Safety Bills Spread to Seven States

    Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Vermont have introduced or will introduce age-appropriate design codes, the Kids Code Coalition announced ahead of a Monday legislative committee hearing on the Nebraska bill (L.B. 504).

  • Local 4

    Deep Dive: Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act

    The Nebraska Legislature Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will be discussing LB 504, also known as the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, on Monday.

  • Kids Code Coalition Applauds 2025 Legislative Introductions in States Across the Country

    The Kids Code Coalition is today applauding the introduction of age-appropriate design code legislation in states across the country for 2025 legislative sessions.

  • Rural Radio

    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.