A 4015: "New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.*
A 4015 status: Introduced — Approved P.L.2026, c.73 (updated Aug 11, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialThe "New Jersey Kids Code Act" is a proposal to make the internet safer for children. If it becomes law, it will require tech companies to build their websites and apps with kids' safety in mind. It is currently being debated by the New Jersey state government.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy.
Economy
Benefits
- Establishes a predictable regulatory framework for child-focused digital design.
Risks
- Significant compliance and engineering costs for large online service providers.
- Increased litigation exposure and potential for regulatory penalties.
Society
Benefits
- Reduces exposure to addictive design features for minors.
- Strengthens data privacy and security protections for children and teenagers.
- Provides parents with greater visibility and control over online interactions.
Risks
- Potential for reduced user experience autonomy.
- Risk of unintended access restrictions for age-appropriate digital content.
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The law faces potential constitutional challenges similar to other states' age-appropriate design codes.
Implementation effectiveness depends on how state regulators define 'compulsive use' and 'age assurance'.
Where it stands
Introduced
CurrentApproved P.L.2026, c.73.
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