MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act, which would set minimum safety standards for social media and gaming platforms.
The bipartisan coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders supporting Senate Bill 1748, according to a Nov. 4 announcement from Jackley’s office. The proposal seeks stronger online protections for children and teenagers while preserving states’ authority to adopt and enforce their own safeguards. News
“States are doing their part to protect children. Now it is up to Congress,” Jackley said.
Jackley pointed to South Dakota’s online safety legislation and its settlement with Meta as examples of state action.
The attorneys general said protections secured through the Meta settlement cannot ensure consistent safeguards throughout the technology industry. They urged Congress to establish broader standards through federal legislation.
The coalition includes attorneys general from neighboring Minnesota, Nebraska and North Dakota, along with other states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories.
The coalition’s letter to Congress outlines its support for the Senate proposal.