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AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Mar 19th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- . ...upon a child.
- These were horrible dreams that this child was having. This child that this child was having.
- is usually child versus parent.
- I'm the state director for the Child Advocacy Centers in for the Child Advocacy Centers in Alabama.
- Child sexual abuse, shared at CACs.
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine children's safety in the digital era, focusing on strengthening protections and addressing legal gaps. Feb 19th, 2025 at 09:15 am
Senate Judiciary
Transcript Highlights:
- Several companies implemented child safety improvements just days before their CEOs came to testify.
- Unfortunately, kids are still being harmed online. I talked to a mom recently whose child died.
- We need to enact the Kids Online Safety Act, which, thanks to Senator Blumenthal and Blackburn, have
- Bauckham spent 30 years in as a leader in the non-profit sector, championing online safety.
- My name is Stephen Balcom, and I'm the founder and CEO of the Family Online Safety Institute.
Committee:
Senate Senate Judiciary
Summary:
The committee meeting focused on the pressing issues surrounding child safety online, with a particular emphasis on recent legislative efforts aimed at curbing child sexual exploitation and harmful content accessible through social media platforms. Senators engaged in a heated discussion regarding the implications of Big Tech's lobbying efforts against vital bills such as the Stop CSAM Act and the Kids Online Safety Act. Noteworthy testimonies highlighted real-life impacts of online dangers, including tragic cases of child exploitation and drug-related fatalities linked to social media interactions. The bipartisan nature of the committee's commitment to address these issues showcased a collective determination to make the digital environment safer for the younger generation.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Children and Youth Health Committee Feb 27th, 2025
Children and Youth Health
Transcript Highlights:
- It happened to my child; he was exposed.
- The reality is... ...of the online ecosystem.
- safety and how to keep themselves safe, and teach parents.
- It's hard for us adults to understand, and a child can't.
- child if this app is worth it.
Committee:
Senate Children and Youth Health
Keywords:
internet filtering, child protection, obscene content, civil liability, manufacturers, app store, app store provider, app developer, mobile app, age verification, parental consent, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, age gating, digital privacy, data protection, in-app purchases, online consumer protection, deceptive trade practice
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Senate Business, Trade & Economic Development Jan 29th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Business, Trade & Economic Development
Transcript Highlights:
- Our members share the committee's goal of protecting young people online.
- So what is your solution to help stop the problem online now?
- I come to you as a subject matter expert in the issue of online safety and children.
- I spent 20 years working for a big tech company on online safety issues, and I also teach at the law
- school level on the topic of online harm and generative AI.
Keywords:
commercial email, spam regulations, online marketing, privacy, consumer protection, SB 6111, Washington Protecting Children Online Act, online child safety, minor privacy, age verification, parental consent, social media regulation, digital platforms, user-generated content, content moderation, online harms, youth protection, data privacy, geolocation, targeted advertising
US
US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session
Hearings to examine the STOP CSAM Act. Mar 11th, 2025 at 01:30 pm
Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism Subcommittee
Transcript Highlights:
- sexual abuse material and child sexual exploitation online.
- Back in 2004, there were 450,000 images reported online of child sexual abuse material.
- remains at the forefront of the emerging threats that impact child safety online.
- How many children have fallen victim to online child exploitation since?
- They want the child exploiters online also because they benefit from their business.
Keywords:
Stop CSAM Act, child exploitation, online safety, reporting requirements, tech accountability, NCMEC, survivor support, legislative testimony
Summary:
The committee meeting centered around the urgent need to address child sexual abuse material (CSAM) online, focusing primarily on the testimony and discussions surrounding the Stop CSAM Act. Several witnesses, including representatives from law enforcement and advocacy organizations, highlighted the significant drop in reports of child exploitation cases despite an alarming increase in actual incidents. Concerns were raised about tech companies' reporting practices, with calls for more stringent requirements to ensure timely and accurate reporting of suspected abuse. The legislation aims to fortify protections for child victims by imposing stricter obligations on tech platforms to report incidents and support law enforcement in investigations.
AL
Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- I feel like if a parent has decided for their child that...
- , they were moving in the context of Angry Birds and other harmless online things.
- Learning that maybe you shouldn't communicate with this adult online and... ...online.
- They would know, like child one just added... ...would know, like child one just added so-and-so.
- So, let's imagine a world where a child of as young as eight... ...world where a child of as young as
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
social media, age verification, minors, under 16, children online safety, online privacy, platform regulation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General, civil penalties, punitive damages, consumer protection, account creation, algorithmic feeds, internet safety, youth social media, minor safety, child online safety, teen accounts, parental controls
AL
Committee:
House Health
Keywords:
youthful offender, criminal justice, capital murder, public safety, victims' rights, social media, minor safety, child online safety, teen accounts, parental controls, age verification, digital privacy, online platform regulation, content moderation, deceptive trade practice, Attorney General enforcement, cyber safety, mental health, youth mental health, screen time
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Modernization and Technology Apr 6th, 2026
Government Modernization and Technology
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1521 is a child protection bill focused on conversational AI systems that are designed to
Bills:
SB1521
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store
Summary:
The Government Modernization and Technology Committee met with quorum and heard Senate Bill 1521, presented by Representative Maynard. The bill is a child-protection measure aimed at conversational AI systems that simulate human companionship or emotional attachment. Maynard explained that, unlike a related House bill that bars minors from social AI companion systems entirely, SB 1521 would allow minors to use broader AI systems but require disclosures that they are interacting with an AI, not a human, and require safeguards against sexual conversations and encouragement of self-harm, including suicide prevention features.
Representative Alonso Sandoval asked how the bill would interact with the earlier House-passed measure. Maynard clarified that the House bill applies narrowly to social AI companions, while SB 1521 applies more broadly to general-purpose systems such as ChatGPT or Gemini. He emphasized that the bill does not prohibit minors from using those systems, but requires reasonable protections and notice to minors.
After the presentation and brief discussion, the committee moved to a due pass recommendation, with no further questions or debate. The vote was opened and closed, and the bill passed the committee 7-0. The meeting then adjourned with no other agenda items.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Government Modernization and Technology Apr 6th, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Government Modernization and Technology
Bills:
SB1521
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, chatbot, conversational AI, companion AI, AI companion, virtual companion, chatbot regulation, minor safety, child online safety, parental controls, content moderation, self-harm, suicidal ideation, crisis intervention, mental health claims, romantic AI, emotional dependence, app store
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Under Section 1022 of the Health and Safety Code.
- I researched it and went online, and I thought there's no way.
- . ...child abductions and sex trafficking.
- I'm for the bill and representing my children and their safety.
- of a child.
Bills:
HB316 , HB353 , HB 1160 , HB1414 , HB1422 , HB1443 , HB1713 , HB1789 , HB1902 , HB2073 , HB2666 , HB2695 , HB316
Committee:
House Criminal Jurisprudence
Keywords:
motor fuel, criminal offense, metering device, organized crime, Texas Penal Code, trespassing, school safety, day-care centers, education, trespass, public safety, utility employees, criminal penalties, assault, harassment, public duties, safety, law enforcement, driving offenses, license regulations
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- It requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide.
- HB 986 by Representative Kerner requires child support payments by persons convicted of vehicular homicide
- It allows a child, when they lose their parent, to be able to get child support.
- It is online in your folders.
- This This SCR is—we have asked that it be brought to study and make changes to the remote online notary
Committee:
House Civil Law and Procedure
Keywords:
liability, regional transit, streetcars, trolley cars, motor vehicles, HB986, vehicular homicide, child support, surviving child, minor child, parent killed in crash, criminal restitution, family law, Louisiana child support schedule, R.S. 9:315.48, R.S. 14:32.1, victim compensation, traffic fatality, wrongful death, sentencing enhancement
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Oh, let's go online to Amy. I don't. Oh, let's go online to Amy. Nicely cued up. Yes.
- We can move to online, and we'll move to T.
- Every child deserves a fair chance to thrive.
- The more time kids spend online, the more they struggle. Addictive online platforms.
- We need enforceable online safety reform that puts children first.
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
artificial intelligence, AI, generative AI, AI-generated content, deepfake, synthetic media, content provenance, provenance data, metadata, watermarking, disclosure, transparency, consumer protection, unfair or deceptive acts, unfair competition, Washington RCW, Title 19 RCW, platform regulation, AI detection tool, media authenticity
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/27/25
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I don't know if my child was way. I don't know if my child was directly<00:46:31.000><c> harmed.
- </c> child care centers, which we have, too. child care centers, which we have, too.
- </c> maintaining public trust and safety. maintaining public trust and safety.
- . safety. safety.
- </c> belts play in vehicular safety. belts play in vehicular safety.
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
mortgage foreclosure, redemption, foreclosure surplus, sheriff's sale, junior lienholder, mortgagor, homeowner protections, loss mitigation, dual tracking, foreclosure redemption period, certificate of redemption, certificate of sale, sheriff, county recorder, registrar of titles, homeownership center, lien priority, real property, foreclosure by advertisement, surplus funds
WA
Transcript Highlights:
- Denise, online, when you're ready, please.
- Denise, online, when you're ready, please.
- Denise, online, when you're ready, please begin.
- House Bill 2607 concerns child care subsidy rate regions used for the Working Connections Child Care
- House Bill 2607 concerns child care subsidy rate regions used for the Working Connections Child Care
Committee:
House Appropriations
Keywords:
health insurance, premium assistance, funding, healthcare, subsidies, failure to register, criminal justice, registration requirements, public safety, law enforcement, nonprofit, grant funding, pilot program, financial support, community development, child care, childcare, subsidy rates, rate regions, market rate survey
LA
Transcript Highlights:
- So it also allows you to be able to cancel online.
- Once a platform becomes aware of CSAM, child sex trafficking, or online...
- Once a platform becomes aware of CSAM, child sex trafficking, or an online enticement on its service,
- It is available online. It's been passed out to members.
- While prioritizing our children's safety.
Committee:
House Commerce
Keywords:
child exploitation, online reporting, platforms, cyber crime, PROTECT Act, excavation, demolition, infrastructure repair, BEAD Program, utility damage, construction coordination, contact point, emergency services, telephone charge, wireless service, reporting requirements, communications district, wireless communication, school safety, community permits
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law Committee 3/24/26
Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Transcript Highlights:
- I will read our safety notice.
- We're glad to have you with us. everyone's safety. Those providing everyone's safety.
- </c><00:31:40.960><c> All</c> the Committee on Public Safety. All the Committee on Public Safety.
- </c> way to Public Safety. Thank you so much. way to Public Safety. Thank you so much.
- </c> tax bases, and public safety. tax bases, and public safety.
Bills:
HF3951 , HF4005 , HF962 , HF4585 , HF3870 , HF4542 , HF3893 , HF4293 , HF4075 , HF4057 , HF3809
Committee:
House Judiciary Finance and Civil Law
Keywords:
submetered utility service, tenant rights, digital payment, eviction protection, housing policy, biometric data, consent, data protection, civil penalties, privacy laws, HF4585, Minnesota, harassment restraining order, HRO, restraining order, temporary restraining order, petitioner notice, service of process, law enforcement notification, sheriff
AZ
Arizona 2026 Regular Session
03/23/2026 - Senate Federalism and Family Law
Federalism and Family Law
Transcript Highlights:
- Like all licensed child care providers, we must maintain strict staff-to-child ratios to ensure safety
- There were no police reports for child abuse, no Department of Child Safety findings, nothing that would
- Domestic violence against a partner is a child safety issue.
- That is basic child safety. Children deserve courts that... ...and reliable, not radical.
- That is basic child safety.
Bills:
HB2041 , HB2144 , HB2239 , HB2321 , HB2371 , HB2594 , HB2661 , HB2662 , HB2793 , HB2968 , HB2995
Committee:
Senate Federalism and Family Law
Keywords:
child neglect, financial resources, behavioral health, Christian Science treatment, parental rights, child support, preborn children, retroactive support, medical expenses, child welfare, child care, grant program, low-income, early learning, infrastructure, economic growth, security freeze, credit reporting, dependent children, parental notification
AL
Alabama 2026 Regular Session
Alabama House Children and Senior Advocacy Committee Feb 4th, 2026
Children and Senior Advocacy
Transcript Highlights:
- child or their child dances with their child or their child is<00:35:09.040><c> doing</c><00:35:09.200
- of your child.
- of your child.
- of your child.
- </c> entering in order to pay the child. entering in order to pay the child.
Committee:
House Children and Senior Advocacy
Keywords:
Ebony Alert, missing youth, public safety, law enforcement, racial equity, HB170, supplemental appropriations, Education Trust Fund, Alabama education budget, school funding, K-12 education, local boards of education, textbook adoption, school buses, school safety, charter schools, summer programs, afterschool programs, reading intervention, college and career readiness
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Public Safety Finance and Policy Committee 2/18/26
Public Safety Finance and Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- </c> in honor of uh three public safety in honor of uh three public safety officers<00:02:37.040><c>
- Strengthening the privacy and the safety of public safety officers is not only a matter of policy.
- The online dissemination of personal information, commonly known as doxing, when a public safety officer's
- It's about safety.
- It allows public safety solution.
Committee:
House Public Safety Finance and Policy
Keywords:
public safety officer, peace officer, correctional officer, law enforcement, police privacy, officer safety, doxxing, personal information, data privacy, government data practices, private data, internet posting, online disclosure, residential address, phone number, email address, family member protection, child safety, school information, public records
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Consumer Protection & Business Jan 16th, 2026 at 08:00 am
Consumer Protection & Business
Transcript Highlights:
- that they are engaging with online.
- safety.
- We all share the goal of protecting minors online, but age verification online...
- We all share the goal of protecting minors online, but age verification online is not the way to do it
- We cannot simultaneously require children to be online and not protect them online.
Bills:
HB2112
Committee:
House Consumer Protection & Business