California
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Kids Code Coalition Statement on Favorable California Court Ruling
“After being delayed for years by Big Tech obstructionism, this promising decision means parts of the California Kids Code will finally go into effect. This ruling is encouraging for design-focused Kids Code bills across the country.”
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Kids Code Coalition Statement on Mark Zuckerberg’s Testimony in Landmark Social Media Trial
The Kids Code Coalition issued the following statement as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify today in the first jury trial in 2026’s landmark litigation over social media’s harms to children and teens.
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State Mandated Social Media Warning Labels Open New Front in Battle Against Tech Companies
Four American states have enacted laws requiring social media companies to place warning labels on their apps if they know that the user is a minor below a certain age, opening a new front in the battle between governments seeking to protect kids from online harms and tech companies’ seeking to expand their user base.
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Chatbot risks prompt expansion of Kids Code bills
The coalition behind a multi-year push for state Kids Code laws to protect youth online is expanding its model bill for 2026 to include chatbot protections, as concern grows that they are not safe for young people.
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Signature of California Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds today’s signature of California Assembly Bill 56, the social media warning labels bill authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan and sponsored by Attorney General Rob Bonta and Common Sense Media.