AK HJR28

Alaska Legislature calls on U.S. Congress to pass S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act, which would require online platforms to implement default privacy protections, limits on compulsive design features, and opt-out options for harmful algorithmic recommendations for users under 17

S. 1748 would prohibit market or product research on children under 13 and require parental consent for such research on minors ages 13-16

The federal bill would provide parents with tools to manage privacy settings, restrict purchases and screen time, and report harms, while requiring independent audits and public reporting on platform interactions with minors

Enforcement would be handled by the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general, with a new Kids Online Safety Council to advise Congress on emerging risks

Copies of the resolution will be sent to President Trump, Vice President Vance, congressional leadership, and all members of the 119th Congress including Alaska's delegation