S. 1748

Senate

Kids Online Safety Act

Sponsor: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)

Passed the Senate

The Senate has passed this bill. It now moves to the House.

In brief

This bill requires social media platforms to implement default safeguards to protect minors from harmful content and addictive features. It mandates that companies provide parental tools and limit the collection of children's data for targeted advertising. The law would apply to all major online platforms operating in the United States. It was reported favorably by the Senate Commerce Committee and is awaiting a floor vote.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

Passed 91-3Senate · February 12, 2025Roll call
Passed 91-3Senate · July 12, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

February 12, 2025 · Senate
Passed the Senate
Creates safety requirements for online platforms to protect minors from harmful content. Passed the Senate 91-3.
Passed 91-3
Next: Sent to the House for consideration.
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July 5, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
Ranked number two on the most-viewed list for July 5, 2026. The bill establishes safety requirements for social media companies to protect minors.
Next: Referred to Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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July 12, 2026 · Senate
Introduced
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) would mandate a duty of care for social media companies regarding minors.
Next: Referred to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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July 12, 2026 · Senate
Passed the Senate
The Senate passed this legislation to increase safety and privacy protections for children using online platforms.
Passed 91-3
Next: Sent to the House.
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July 12, 2026 · Senate
Reported from committee
This bill mandates that social media companies implement safety features for children and teens. It was one of the most-viewed bills in early July 2026.
Next: Awaits Senate floor vote.
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