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New Jersey governor signs ‘Kids Code’ bill
New Jersey is the sixth state to adopt a Kids Code law after Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed legislation Tuesday aimed at making online experiences safer for youth.
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Advocates Celebrate As Sherrill Signs Nation-Leading Kids’ Online Safety Bills Into Law
New Jersey Kids Code Coalition advocates celebrated as Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the landmark New Jersey Kids Code into law alongside bills to create social media mental health warning labels and a new state social media research center, applauding the Governor, legislative leaders, and community advocates who championed youth online safety.
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New Jersey Passes Kids Code Act to Overhaul Online Privacy and Safety Standards for Minors
The New Jersey legislature passed the New Jersey Kids Code Act on June 30, sending one of the most comprehensive state-level online child safety frameworks in the country to the desk of Governor Mikie Sherrill.
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Social media platforms face deadline with new South Carolina law to keep kids safe
Social media companies operating in South Carolina face a deadline on July 1 to submit safety audits as required by a new law designed to protect children online. This legislation aims to ensure platforms implement guidelines that consider the mental health and safety of minor users.
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N.J. passes one of the strongest Kids Code laws to protect minors online
New Jersey lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a package of online protections for minors that were priorities for first-year Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill. The bills included the adoption of an Age-Appropriate Design Code, the creation of a university-based Social Media Research Center, and a study of the impact “addictive” social media has on youth…
Prioritizing the safety and wellbeing of young people online