Vermont
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Vermont Senate advances ‘Kids Code’ to protect youth online
The Vermont Senate gave final approval to a “Kids Code” bill that deals with social media algorithms. Lawmakers said research shows certain types of social media can lead to addiction, depression and mental health issues along with privacy violations.
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Kids Code Coalition Roundup: State Lawmakers Seize Momentum to Protect Kids, Regulate Big Tech
Across the country, momentum is breaking in favor of kids and families against the Big Tech lobby and its legal juggernaut, as courts start to rule in favor of tech regulation and lawmaker champions of Kids Code bills gain recognition for their success.
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‘Kids code’: Vermont lawmakers once again seek to protect kids on social media
Social media is everywhere these days, but lawmakers in Montpelier are looking to reign it in when it comes to kids. “It has negative consequences like addiction, cyberbullying, and [kids] not being able to literally get themselves off of their phones,” said Sen. Wendy Harrison.
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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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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.