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I've read the (early) text of HR 8250, the "Parents Decide Act." It is nearly structurally identical to California's law. Actually, it is less rigorous, as the legal obligation is entirely on OS creators, not app developers.

Again, now is the time to contact reps to oppose this legislation. The term definitions are wacky and unworkable, for one thing. But also, it just is silly and unenforceable in general. Watch for amendments, but don't accept this as a done deal.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/8250/text
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John Mark Ockerbloom · 3w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq7yf7cxzxz4kwf24zmflvyqqtrylsjwm5q9a074u5ger57rmzz0aqe544dh I think most bills that actually pass have a lot more than 2 sponsors, so at this point it's far from a done deal, though I don't know if more Congress folks may try to join later. So i...
Stu · 3w
nostr:nprofile1qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyd968gmewwp6kyqpq7yf7cxzxz4kwf24zmflvyqqtrylsjwm5q9a074u5ger57rmzz0aqe544dh I actually need to read this one, but have you noticed any carve-outs for politicians and similar, as Chat Control did in the EU?