NJ Lawmakers Advance Social Media Bill Requiring Age Verification

New Jersey lawmakers advanced a social media bill for minors requiring age verification and parental consent. The Assembly Health Committee voted 8-1 Monday for A-5750, sending it to the floor. Another committee sent comprehensive data privacy legislation to the floor the same day (see 2312180067). The Computer and Communications Industry Association opposed A-5750. It would hurt marginalized and vulnerable communities by requiring companies to collect a lot more data on users, said CCIA. A proposed private right of action would lead to many frivolous lawsuits, the industry group added.