Design Codes
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SC lawmakers consider enacting online protections for children
One bill advancing in the House of Representatives, the “South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act,” targets social media sites and apps. It would…prohibit adults from messaging minors on social media unless they are already connected, and expand parental controls over minors’ social media accounts.
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California-Style Online Safety Bills Spread to Seven States
Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, South Carolina, and Vermont have introduced or will introduce age-appropriate design codes, the Kids Code Coalition announced ahead of a Monday legislative committee hearing on the Nebraska bill (L.B. 504).
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Deep Dive: Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
The Nebraska Legislature Banking, Commerce and Insurance Committee will be discussing LB 504, also known as the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act, on Monday.
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds 2025 Legislative Introductions in States Across the Country
The Kids Code Coalition is today applauding the introduction of age-appropriate design code legislation in states across the country for 2025 legislative sessions.
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Nebraska senators introduce bills aimed at protecting kids online
“As our digital spaces are changing every day and children have access to them at younger and younger ages, it is important to consider the privacy and protection of children in the design of digital products and services that children are likely to access,” Sen. Bosn said.