S. 1748In Committee
Kids Online Safety Act
Requires online platforms used by minors to add safety safeguards, limit harmful design features, and give users more control over recommendation algorithms
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires online platforms used by minors to add safety safeguards, limit harmful design features, and give users more control over recommendation algorithms
Key points
- Require minor safety tools
- Prohibit child market research
- Authorize FTC and state enforcement
- Allow nonpersonalized algorithm option
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-05-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2929-2930)
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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