New Jersey Passes Historic Kids Online Safety Laws | Jersey News

Jersey City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

Governor Mikie Sherrill just signed three landmark bills to protect kids online in New Jersey, with the flagship Kids Code Act forcing tech giants to prioritize child safety and privacy over profit. The law limits data collection from minors and empowers parents and the state to sue companies that violate it. Backed by her personal mission as a mom of four teens, she’s likened tech’s impact on youth to Big Tobacco’s past harm. A new Social Media Research Center will study addiction and mental health effects, launching this fall — building on her earlier Office of Youth Online Mental Health…