Resources
Explore our curated resources and find valuable publications, tools and positions on children’s rights in the digital environment.
Georgia Age-Appropriate Design Code
The Georgia Age-Appropriate Design Code (SB495) was introduced on 12 February 2026 by Senator Sally Harrell and referred to the Senate Children and Families Committee.
Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code
The Kansas Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (SB 499) was introduced on 9 February 2026 and referred to the Senate Federal and State Affairs Committee.
Wisconsin Kids Code
The Wisconsin Kids Code (AB1161/SB978) was introduced in January 2026 by Representative Alex Joers, Representative Jill Billings, Representative Renuka Mayadev, and Senator Jeff Smith.
New Jersey Kids Code
The New Jersey Kids Code Act (A4015/S3413) was introduced in early 2026 by Assemblywoman Andrea Katz and Senator Raj Mukherji.
South Carolina Age-Appropriate Design Code
South Carolina passed the Social Media Regulation Act (H-3431) with unanimous support from both the House and Senate. The bill requires tech companies to implement privacy-by-default and safety-by-design protections for kids online.
Nebraska Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act
The Nebraska Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB504) was passed by the State Legislative Assembly with overwhelming bipartisan support on 28 May 2025 and came into effect on 1 January 2026.
Michigan Kids Code
The Michigan Kids Code (SB 758–SB 759) was introduced in December 2025 by Senator Kevin Hertel and Senator Stephanie Chang.
Joint Input to Canada’s AI Strategy
Building on our Joint submission to the Canadian Children’s Privacy Code, 5Rights led a coordinated response of 20 leading civil society organisations and individual experts calling for a national approach to AI governance that embeds children’s safety, privacy, and rights from the outset.
Joint submission to the Canadian Children’s Privacy Code
Over 40 leading Canadian experts and organisations have come together to call for comprehensive protections in the Children’s Privacy Code, addressing the growing concern over the commercialisation of children’s data.
