California
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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.
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Social media must warn users of ‘profound’ health risks under new California law
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday signed a law mandating health warning labels for social media, making California the latest U.S. state to wield a rule originally designed to curb tobacco addiction as a digital safety feature.
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Final Passage of First-In-The-Nation California Chatbot Safety Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds the final passage of California Assembly Bill 1064, the Leading Ethical AI Development (LEAD) for Kids Act, authored by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, which passed both chambers of the legislature with bipartisan majorities last night and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Final Passage of California Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauded today’s final passage 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, passed both chambers of the legislature and now heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for his signature.