Warning Labels
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Texas lawmakers take on youth online safety
“Parents and kids deserve to know that there’s more evidence every day about serious risks social media use poses to kids’ health and wellbeing. That’s why it’s so encouraging to see momentum building in Texas, as well as across the country, to make social media warning labels a reality so kids, parents, and families can…
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Kids Code Coalition Applauds Texas House Passage of Social Media Warning Labels Bill
The Kids Code Coalition applauds the Texas House’s consideration and passage this week of Rep. Mary Gonzalez’s warning labels bill HB 499, which now heads to the Texas Senate after a bipartisan third reading vote of 98-46.
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Commentary: To protect kids online, New York has more work to do
Now it’s time we take the same proven approach to social media, the latest addictive “drug” keeping kids hooked. Legislation introduced by state Sen. Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Nily Rozic would require warning labels on social media platforms. As on alcohol and ibuprofen, the labels would clarify who is at risk from using the product…
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California can protect kids’ mental health through social media labels
Just as we needed warning labels for cigarettes and seat belts, we now need warning labels for social media platforms.
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New bill would require warning labels on social media platforms
Advocates for a new bill at the state capitol that would require warning labels on social media say it will protect kids from some of the dangers on the different platforms.