A4015

"New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.

Final Passage·6/30/26

New Jersey Kids Code Act establishes age-appropriate design code for online services to protect minors' privacy.

The New Jersey Kids Code Act, also known as the Age-Appropriate Design Code for New Jersey, mandates specific measures for online service providers to safeguard minors' online privacy. It requires these providers to implement default privacy settings at the highest level, prohibit certain design features that encourage compulsive use, and restrict the collection and use of minors' personal data. Additionally, it mandates annual public reports by independent auditors detailing the online service's design features, data usage, and business practices.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 0–0 · Jun 30
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

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15
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

36 Yea

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4 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 28

4:00 PM

Assembly Budget Hearing

Jun 8

11:00 AM

Assembly Appropriations Hearing

History

Jun 30

Assembly

Passed by the Assembly (72-5-0)

Jun 30

Senate

Received in the Senate without Reference, 2nd Reading

Jun 30

Senate

Senate Amendment (36-0) (Mukherji)