New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 R cosponsors

AR 12 — Urges Congress and President of US to enact "Kids Online Safety Act."

Last action — INT 1RA REF AST

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

Kids Online Safety Act-urges Congress and President to enact

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html November 24, 2025

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF AST

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

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Subjects

public-safety civil-rights technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does AR 12 do?
Kids Online Safety Act-urges Congress and President to enact
Who sponsors AR 12?
AR 12 is sponsored by DePhillips, Christopher P. (Republican) and Barlas, Al (Republican).
What is the current status of AR 12?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced January 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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