Lawmakers act to protect children online and order a study of social media “addiction”

By: Lucy Harper

Outlets: NJ State House News Service

Published: June 30, 2026

Words: 408

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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TRENTON, N.J. – Legislation requiring online service providers to protect the privacy of children passed the Assembly and Senate on Tuesday and now moves to the governor’s desk.

Votes on the “New Jersey Kids’ Code Act,” fell largely along party lines.

The legislation will require age-verification to unlock adult material, achieve stricter privacy settings and prohibit targeted advertising to children.

The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Raj Mukherji, …

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