MarylandMarylandLawHB 603

Maryland Kids Code

Requires online products reasonably likely to be accessed by children to complete data protection impact assessments, provide privacy protections and avoid certain data collection and sharing practices; cross-filed with SB 571.

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Approved by the governor (Chapter 461)May 9, 2024 2 years ago

Body: Maryland General Assembly
Session: 2024
Introduced: Jan 24, 2024
In effect since: Oct 1, 20242 years ago
Sponsors: D (Democrat)Democrat
Topics: Kids Privacy Platforms

Official page On Regulations: Maryland Kids Code

Timeline

Oct 1, 2024 2 years ago
Effective
May 9, 2024 2 years ago
Approved by the governor (Chapter 461)
Apr 8, 2024 2 years ago
Final passage after Senate receded
Apr 3, 2024 2 years ago
Passed Senate with amendments
Mar 14, 2024 2 years ago
Passed House
Jan 24, 2024 2 years ago
First reading in House, referred to Economic Matters

Sponsors

D (Democrat)Jared Solomon

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Maryland Online Data Privacy Act of 2024

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