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Kids Online Safety Act: New Protections and Parental Controls.

This legislation requires online platforms, video games, and AI developers to protect children from harmful content. Parents will gain easy-to-use tools to manage screen time, block unwanted messages, and restrict purchases. Default privacy settings for minors will automatically be set to the strictest level.
Key points
Platforms with significant sexual material must verify user age to block access for minors.
Disappearing messages are banned for minors, and direct messaging is banned for children under 13.
Online video games must enable the strictest communication settings for kids by default.
AI chatbots must disclose they are not human and advise users to take a break after 3 hours of continuous chat.
Parents will receive tools to monitor online time, manage approved contacts, and block financial transactions.
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Introduced
CIVIC WILL RECORD
15% Supported 85% Opposed
13 VOTES RECORDED
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_7757
Sponsor: Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]
Process start date: 2026-03-03