New Jersey Kids Code Act (A 4015)
New Jersey Kids Code Act (A 4015) in New Jersey: pending, effective September 1, 2027. Applies to Online service providers whose services are reasonably likely to be accessed by minors. Age range: Under 18. Privacy-by-default: highest protective default settings for minors
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Category | Age-Appropriate Design Code |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | September 1, 2027 |
| Age range | Under 18 |
| Applies to | Online service providers whose services are reasonably likely to be accessed by minors |
Key requirements
- Privacy-by-default: highest protective default settings for minors
- Broad prohibition on dark patterns
- Restrictions on personalized recommendations and certain design features
- Mechanisms for minors to report harms
- Private right of action with $5,000 per violation, per minor
Notes
Signed by Governor Sherrill August 11, 2026 as part of a kids' online safety package. Sixth state AADC and the first with a private right of action.
Frequently asked
What does New Jersey Kids Code Act (A 4015) require?
Privacy-by-default: highest protective default settings for minors Broad prohibition on dark patterns Restrictions on personalized recommendations and certain design features Mechanisms for minors to report harms Private right of action with $5,000 per violation, per minor
Who must comply with New Jersey Kids Code Act (A 4015) in New Jersey?
Online service providers whose services are reasonably likely to be accessed by minors
When does New Jersey Kids Code Act (A 4015) take effect and what is its status?
Effective September 1, 2027. Current status: pending. Signed by Governor Sherrill August 11, 2026 as part of a kids' online safety package. Sixth state AADC and the first with a private right of action.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Data Privacy Act | New Jersey | Consumer Privacy | active | January 15, 2025 |
| California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (AB 2273) | California | Age-Appropriate Design Code | challenged | Partially active (April 2026) |
| Maryland Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (Kid's Code) | Maryland | Age-Appropriate Design Code | challenged | October 1, 2024 |
| Nebraska Age-Appropriate Online Design Code Act (LB 504, amended by LB 838) | Nebraska | Age-Appropriate Design Code | active | January 1, 2026 (amended July 17, 2026) |
| South Carolina Age-Appropriate Code Design Act (H. 3431) | South Carolina | Age-Appropriate Design Code | challenged | February 5, 2026 |
| Vermont Age-Appropriate Design Code Act | Vermont | Age-Appropriate Design Code | challenged | January 1, 2027 |
Put it into practice
- Generate the policy: New Jersey DPA policy generator (generatepolicy.com)
- Buy the policy pack: State Privacy Law Checklist (cyberpolicy.shop)
- Build it yourself: 2026 US Privacy Program Workbook (ciso.diy)