AR12

Urges Congress and President of US to enact "Kids Online Safety Act."

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR12 urges Congress and the President to enact the "Kids Online Safety Act.

New Jersey Assembly Resolution AR12 urges Congress and the President to enact the "Kids Online Safety Act." The resolution highlights the correlation between social media use and poor mental health outcomes among minors, citing studies that link increased social media use with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. It emphasizes the need for legislation to promote data safety, prevent addictive behaviors, expand parental controls, and restrict harmful content for minors.

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Current
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee