Seven states will pursue bills that would require social media platforms and other sites to prioritize the best interest of children in their design and practices, according to an advocacy alliance backing the measures.
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). California enacted the country’s first design code in 2022, though the law is on hold following tech industry litigation over First Amendment concerns. ...