Nebraska
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Nebraska Kids Code Coalition Applauds Legislature’s Passage of Critical Youth Online Safety Protections
The Nebraska Kids Code Coalition today applauded the Nebraska legislature’s passage of Senator Carolyn Bosn’s LB504, the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act.
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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.
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Online protections advance despite First Amendment concerns
At the request of Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Carolyn Bosn introduced what’s dubbed the Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act. The proposal seeks to regulate how services like Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram interact with young customers. It would restrict design features, like infinite scrolling, rewards for spending time on the site, and products that can be…
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This is ‘why Nebraska’s design-focused social media bill is so critical’
AJ’s encounter with drugs on Snapchat wasn’t an accident; it was the result of design, as Snapchat’s algorithm actively pushed drug-related content and connections. These platforms are intentionally designed to keep children on screens, track their activity, and monetize their data—all to maximize profits, regardless of the cost to Nebraska kids and families.
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Senators to discuss social media protection bill for kids
Sen. Carolyn Bosn, who sponsored the bill, said it is designed to protect children’s information and usage rather than restrict content.