US states reaffirm support for federal legislation to protect kids online
( November 4, 2026, 17:21 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in reaffirming support for the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act, according to a statement. "Federal action is critical to keep kids safe online. Children nationwide need leaders who will step in when social media companies prioritize profits over commonsense consumer protections,” Bonta said. “The Senate’s KOSA legislation creates a federal floor of baseline protections states can build off of, while still allowing states like California to have stronger safeguards in place. California has led the effort to protect children online, and we welcome federal action that puts kids at the forefront.”Statement follows in full. Also see attached file. ...
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