Warning Labels
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New Jersey lawmakers move bills to address online safety for children
New Jersey lawmakers are fast-tracking legislation to address the youth mental health crisis by strengthening online protections for children. The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology committee approved the three-bill package Thursday afternoon.
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Coalition Applauds Landmark New Jersey Bills to Protect Kids Online
The Kids Code Coalition today applauded the introduction of a package of bills by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz to provide safety and privacy to kids online, including the New Jersey Kids Code, Social Media Mental Health Warnings, and Establishing a Social Media Research Center.
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State Mandated Social Media Warning Labels Open New Front in Battle Against Tech Companies
Four American states have enacted laws requiring social media companies to place warning labels on their apps if they know that the user is a minor below a certain age, opening a new front in the battle between governments seeking to protect kids from online harms and tech companies’ seeking to expand their user base.
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New York law mandates warning labels on addictive social media features
“Keeping New Yorkers safe has been my top priority since taking office,” Hochul said. “It is essential that we prioritize mental health and take the steps necessary to ensure that people are aware of any potential risks.”
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Signature of New York Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds last night’s signature of New York’s Senate Bill S4505/Assembly Bill A5346, social media warning labels legislation authored by Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblywoman Nily Rozic.