Nebraska

  • Nebraska Legislature Passes Social Media Safety-by-Design Bill Requested by Governor Pillen

    The Nebraska Kids Code Coalition applauds today’s overwhelming vote by the Nebraska legislature in favor of final passage of Senator Carolyn Bosn’s LB504, the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act.

  • Local 4

    ‘Deep Dive’ Roundup: Tracking bills in the Nebraska Legislature

    LB 504, introduced by Lincoln Senator Carolyn Bosn, at the request of Governor Jim Pillen, would require technology companies to be more upfront with data collection, and require protections for minors on apps.

  • Siouxland Proud

    Social media protections, student phone ban advance again in Nebraska Legislature

    Senators on Wednesday, by voice vote, advanced Legislative Bill 504, the “Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act” by State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln. It would require online services to explicitly protect minor users and their personal information in the physical design of certain applications or websites, including social media.

  • Local4

    Local4’s Four Things You Need to Know for April 10, 2025

    The Legislature is continuing its theme of protecting children this year with two bills reaching the final round of debate that tackle the issue. LB 504, the Age Appropriate Online Design Code Act, requires websites and social media companies to protect minors and their personal information on their platforms.

  • Omaha World-Herald

    Nebraska bill to crack down on children’s social media advances

    “This is the time to stand up for our kids. This bill is a commonsense opportunity for this body to demonstrate the political will to protect Nebraska children online,” State Sen. Carolyn Bosn of Lincoln said.