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Maryland Kids Code Coalition Applauds Unanimous Passage by House Economic Matters Committee
The Maryland Kids Code Coalition released the following statement after the House Economic Matters Committee passed the Maryland Kids Code (HB 603) with a unanimous vote.
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Maryland could be among the first to have an online ‘Kids Code’
Concern for the safety and privacy of young people online is prompting a wave of legislation in several states. In Annapolis, The Maryland Kids Code could become among the nation’s first laws dictating how social media companies design and sell their products to young people.
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Kids Code Coalition Anticipates Youth Online Safety Highlight in Tonight’s State of the Union
As President Biden prepares to address the nation tonight, spotlighting the critical issue of youth online safety, we’re witnessing a significant surge in momentum for Kids Code legislation across the United States.
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Maryland Kids Code Coalition Applauds Bill Passage by Senate Finance Committee
The Maryland Kids Code Coalition released the following statement after the Senate Finance Committee passed the Maryland Kids Code (SB 571) with a 7-3 vote.
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‘Vermont Kids Code’ would ban big tech from collecting children’s data in harmful ways
Documents in Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark’s lawsuit against Meta reveal that even with around 80% of Vermont teens using Instagram in 2020 — one of the highest rates in the country — the company was still working on ways to get those teens to spend more time per day on the app.
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online