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Democratic Policy Group Releases Online Child Safety Framework
Project 2029, a liberal policy group formed as a counterweight to Project 2025, released a plan to narrow Section 230 protections and restrict social media access for minors. The proposal includes bans on accounts for children under 16 and limits on data collection.
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A Democratic-aligned policy group released a framework for online child safety on June 29, 2026. The plan, called "Kids Over Clicks," seeks to narrow liability protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The proposal would allow lawsuits against platforms for AI-generated content, paid ads, illegal content, and features that promote stalking or nonconsensual behavior.
It also calls for banning social media accounts for users under 16, stronger default privacy settings, and limits on data collection involving children.
2029 formed to develop policy ideas for the next Democratic presidential nominee. The group chose online safety as its first major proposal because the issue draws broad support across the party. Chad Maisel, the group's executive director and a former adviser to former President Joe Biden and Sen.
Cory Booker, said the plan aims to set standards for candidates. Rishi Bharwani, U.S. Director for Reset Tech, said the topic is less polarized than other issues. Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill are among the supporters listed by the group.
Sen. Cory Booker said the blueprint offers ideas to protect children online.
Some measures in the plan could be pursued through executive action rather than legislation. The group plans to release additional policy proposals on healthcare, housing, artificial intelligence, and immigration. A teachers' union official said the organization will consider candidates' positions on internet safety when deciding endorsements.
