Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757
Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 in United States: pending, effective TBD (passed House June 29, 2026). Applies to Online platforms, app stores, AI chatbot operators, and data brokers serving minors. Age range: Under 17. Consolidates elements of 14 pending bills including KOSA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | United States |
|---|---|
| Category | Federal |
| Status | pending |
| Effective date | TBD (passed House June 29, 2026) |
| Age range | Under 17 |
| Applies to | Online platforms, app stores, AI chatbot operators, and data brokers serving minors |
Key requirements
- Consolidates elements of 14 pending bills including KOSA (without duty of care) and COPPA 2.0
- Ban on targeted advertising to minors and expanded privacy protections for teens beyond COPPA's under-13 scope
- Default protective settings for child and teen accounts and parental controls
- Restrictions on dark patterns (push notifications, autoplay, infinite scrolling)
- AI chatbot safeguards for minors and data broker transparency requirements
- Narrow preemption framework preserving most state protections
Notes
Passed the House 267-117 on June 29, 2026 after House Energy & Commerce markup on March 5, 2026. Omits KOSA's duty of care provision, which Senate sponsors (Blackburn, Blumenthal) have said makes it unacceptable. Pending Senate action as of September 2026.
Frequently asked
What does Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 require?
Consolidates elements of 14 pending bills including KOSA (without duty of care) and COPPA 2.0 Ban on targeted advertising to minors and expanded privacy protections for teens beyond COPPA's under-13 scope Default protective settings for child and teen accounts and parental controls Restrictions on dark patterns (push notifications, autoplay, infinite scrolling) AI chatbot safeguards for minors and data broker transparency requirements Narrow preemption framework preserving most state protections
Who must comply with Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 in United States?
Online platforms, app stores, AI chatbot operators, and data brokers serving minors
When does Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act — H.R. 7757 take effect and what is its status?
Effective TBD (passed House June 29, 2026). Current status: pending. Passed the House 267-117 on June 29, 2026 after House Energy & Commerce markup on March 5, 2026. Omits KOSA's duty of care provision, which Senate sponsors (Blackburn, Blumenthal) have said makes it unacceptable. Pending Senate action as of September 2026.
Related laws
| Law | Jurisdiction | Category | Status | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAKE IT DOWN Act | United States | Federal | active | May 19, 2025 (criminal); May 19, 2026 (platform removal duty) |
| FTC COPPA Rule Amendments (2025) | United States | Federal | active | April 22, 2026 |
| Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) — S.1748 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (pending) |
| Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0) | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (passed Senate March 5, 2026) |
| App Store Accountability Act (federal) — S.1586 / H.R. 3149 | United States | Federal | pending | TBD (pending) |
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