A bipartisan coalition of 32 attorneys generals, including New York’s, are urging Congress to pass online safety legislation for children but with a provision that it would not preempt state laws that include stronger protections.

When the Senate passed the Kids Online Safety Act in a nearly unanimous vote in July, it was a rare moment of bipartisan unity, suggesting overwhelming agreement that new rules are needed to protect children from potential harm online.

Covington attorneys describe states’ online privacy law challenges, saying companies should update their privacy notices and monitor court rulings.

A bipartisan coalition of more than 30 attorney generals is urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) this year, stating the legislation will “establish better safeguards for

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is calling on Congress to pass legislation he believes will keep kids safe on social media. A bipartisan group of 32 attorneys general including Raoul are hoping the House of Representatives can pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) before the end of the year.