New York – In a resounding call to action, New York Attorney General Letitia James and a robust bipartisan coalition of 39 state attorneys general have implored Congress to adopt the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748, emphasizing its necessity in safeguarding children’s well-being online.
The letter, addressed to congressional leaders, directly confronts the House version of KOSA, H.R. 6484, which contains preemptive language that threatens to dismantle state-level protections like New York’s SAFE for Kids Act, a cornerstone of James’ legislative agenda.
“Our young people are battling mental health crises exacerbated by harmful social media features,” James emphasized. “States have been at the forefront of addressing these challenges, and we should not be curtailed now.”
The letter underscores the House bill’s detrimental impact on state autonomy in addressing online threats to minors. The Senate version, it argues, is essential for preserving states’ rights to enact stronger laws that reflect the dynamic nature of online risks.
Attorney General James and her coalition advocate for the Senate KOSA due to its provisions that:
- Preserve state authority in protecting minors.
- Mandates social media companies to act with caution to prevent harm.
- Expands the definition of online harms to include mental health issues and financial abuse.
This unified stance, spanning from Arizona to American Samoa, underscores a collective commitment to fostering a safer digital landscape for children. Joining James in this effort are attorneys general from 39 states and territories across the nation.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: NY AG
- Category: Cybercrime|Public Corruption
- Source: Official Source ↗
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