More than 60 senators now back major legislation that would set online protections for teenagers and youth, a majority that means that the bill cannot be blocked by filibuster and appears set for passage.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced Thursday that 62 senators have co-sponsored the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill she wrote with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) that would require online platforms to take steps to prevent a defined set of harms to minors, including the promotion of suicide, substance abuse, sexual exploitation, and drug or alcohol use. The bill would also mandate social media companies to implement controls for young users, including options for limiting screen time, restricting addictive features, and limiting access to user profiles.
The authors made several changes to the legislation to gain support from senators. The bill is now expected
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