One bill limits platforms’ ability to collect data, while the other bans design features that encourage children to spend more time online.

Heralded by the Maryland Kids Code Coalition, Senate Bill 571/House Bill 603 will require businesses with online products likely to be accessed by children to undergo assessments that identify how their data is used.

Sponsors of a bill meant to protect Maryland children from privacy and other concerns related to social media said Thursday they believe the new law will survive what they expect will be a likely challenge in federal court.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed two measures into law on Thursday that are aimed at better protecting personal data online from Big Tech, including a bill making Maryland the second state to try to create strong limits on information collected on children.

Maryland Kids Code, a bill that will require social media companies to do more to safeguard kids, will be signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Thursday in Annapolis.