Minnesota
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The case for social media warning labels
Big Tech has used its immense lobbying power to stall legislation like the Minnesota Kids Code and the Kids Online Safety Act, prioritizing corporate profits over children’s safety. Meanwhile, the evidence of harm continues to mount: skyrocketing rates of youth mental health struggles, increased suicidal ideation, and the devastating consequences of sextortion, human trafficking and…
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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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Minn. lawmaker leads renewed push for kids online safety amid industry resistance
A Minnesota lawmaker who’s led a two-year fight to pass kids online safety legislation is set to try again next year in the face of sustained industry opposition.
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Minnesota Kids Code Coalition Applauds Passage by House Judiciary Finance & Civil Law Committee
We applaud the House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee for today’s vote in favor of the Minnesota Kids Code, and we’re especially grateful to Chair Becker-Finn and Rep. Bahner for their leadership.
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Minnesota Voters Overwhelmingly Support Legislation To Protect Children Online
A new Public Policy Polling survey conducted on behalf of the Minnesota Kids Code Coalition finds that 85% of voters in Minnesota believe it’s important for Minnesota lawmakers to take action to address the impact of the internet and social media on young people.