Senate Passes Child Online Safety Bill, Sending It to an Uncertain House Fate

The Senate has passed legislation to impose safety and privacy requirements for children and teens on social media and technology platforms. The measure aims to overhaul digital privacy and safety laws for children and teens, who increasingly use social networking sites and online platforms in their daily lives. The legislation seeks to create a “duty of care” for social networking platforms, holding them accountable for protecting minors from mental health disorders, abuse, sexual exploitation, and other harms. The bill now awaits consideration by the House, though it is uncertain when it will be taken up.