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SAFE for Kids Act of 2026

Introduced
Jun 10, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 10, 2026

Bill Summary

Restricts online platforms from collecting personal data from children under 13 without parental consent, and requires these platforms to provide certain safety measures for kids. Funds efforts to enforce these new rules.

Sponsored By

Jim Banks
Republican · Indiana · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 10, 2026
  3. Jun 10, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects online companies and parents of children under 13, as it imposes new rules on how these companies can collect and use kids' personal data. It also impacts children under 13 by aiming to provide them with a safer online environment.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

Full text opens on congress.gov, the official source.

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMoney & Economy
CommitteeCommittee on Commerce
IntroducedJun 10, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 10, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Subjects
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.