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Kids Online Safety Act: New Rules for Online Platforms

This Act introduces new obligations for online platforms to protect children and minors up to 16 years old from harmful online content and behaviors. Citizens will gain greater control over their children's data and online experiences, and platforms will be required to act in their best interest.
Key points
Online platforms must protect minors from harmful content, such as the promotion of self-harm, eating disorders, or sexual exploitation.
Minors and parents will receive easy-to-use tools to control privacy, personal data, and time spent on platforms.
Platforms will be required to set the most protective privacy and safety options by default for minors.
Annual audits of risks to minors and reporting on preventive measures taken will be mandatory.
Parents will have access to tools to supervise children's online activity, including tracking screen time and restricting purchases.
Advertising of illegal products (e.g., drugs, alcohol, tobacco) to minors will be prohibited.
A Kids Online Safety Council will be established to advise on the implementation of the Act.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3663
Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Kids Online Safety Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_3663.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms must protect minors from harmful content, such as the promotion of self-harm, eating disorders, or sexual exploitation.
  • Minors and parents will receive easy-to-use tools to control privacy, personal data, and time spent on platforms.
  • Platforms will be required to set the most protective privacy and safety options by default for minors.
  • Annual audits of risks to minors and reporting on preventive measures taken will be mandatory.
  • Parents will have access to tools to supervise children's online activity, including tracking screen time and restricting purchases.
  • Advertising of illegal products (e.g., drugs, alcohol, tobacco) to minors will be prohibited.
  • A Kids Online Safety Council will be established to advise on the implementation of the Act.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 660.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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