Senate Passes Bill To Protect Kids Online, Make Tech Companies Accountable for Harmful Content

The bill, which passed 91-3, has been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content.

Senate To Consider Bills That Aim To Protect Children and Teenagers Online

The legislation would create what is called a “duty of care” — a legal term that requires companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm on online platforms minors will likely use.