Calif. Assembly Passes Digital Equity, Social Media Bills

State telecom and internet bills passed origin chambers in California and New Jersey last week. The California Assembly voted 63-0 to pass AB-414 to establish a digital equity bill of rights for Californians. The Assembly voted 77-0 for AB-1282, which would require a study on mental health risks of social media for children. The Senate voted 40-0 for SB-318 to require the California Department of Social Services to develop and run a grant program for support services for 211. In New Jersey, the Assembly voted 72-2 to pass A-3769 to require music and video websites to disclose their correct contact information. All the bills will go to their opposite chambers.