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South Dakota's attorney general urges Congress to pass kids online safety bill

South Dakota's attorney general has joined a bipartisan push for Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act, a bill that could change how apps treat children.

By the Dashline deskSource: South Dakota State News (.gov)
South Dakota's attorney general urges Congress to pass kids online safety bill
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South Dakota Attorney General Jackley has joined a bipartisan effort urging Congress to pass the Kids Online Safety Act. Bipartisan means the push has support from both political parties. The announcement was published by the state's news office on November 4, 2026.

What we know

The bill is called the Kids Online Safety Act. The push is a request for Congress to act. Because Congress is only being urged to pass it, the bill is not yet law. Nothing changes today for apps, websites or families because of this announcement.

Who it could touch

If the bill passes, it could change how apps and websites treat children. That makes it worth watching for parents. It also matters for businesses that have young users, since new rules could affect how they run their apps or sites.

What is not known yet

  • The material we reviewed did not explain what the bill would require.
  • It did not say who else joined the push or how many people signed on.
  • It gave no date for when Congress might vote.

Until those details come out, it is too early to say what would change in practice. Parents and business owners should watch for updates as the bill moves, or stalls, in Congress.

The takeaway

The Kids Online Safety Act is not law yet, but a bipartisan push backed by South Dakota's attorney general is asking Congress to pass it.

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