California Lawmakers: It’s time to pass the strongest AI child safety legislation in the nation in 2026.

The Parents & Kids Safe AI Coalition is a growing alliance of parents, educators, children’s advocates, social and civil justice organizations, business leaders, technology companies and community groups urging the California Legislature to pass the strongest AI kids safety legislation in the country in 2026.

We support clear, enforceable safeguards that protect children, empower parents, evolve with technology, and hold companies accountable.

Policy Principles

Lawmakers should include the following protections in any comprehensive AI child safety legislation:

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Age Assurance

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Meaningful Parental Controls

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Safeguards Against Inappropriate Content

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Protection of Kids’ Personal Information & Data

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Annual Risk Assessments & Independent Audits

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Strong Enforcement & Accountability

Our Coalition

Wonder Wood Ranch
Social Equity LA
National Diversity Coalition
National Action Network
NAN Foundation
Lula
La CooperativA Campesina de California
Healthy Black Families, Inc
Rancho Cielo
California State League of United Latin American Citizens
Better Youth
First Day Foundation Inc
Mentari
Neda
Juma
Coleman Advocates
CURYJ
iFoster
McKinleyVille
Active San Gabriel Valley
National African American Civil Rights Organization
3Strands Global Foundation
Families Advocating for Chemical and Toxic Safety (FACTS)
Matthew E. Minor Awareness Foundation
Mobilizing Preachers and Communities (MPAC)

Join the Coalition

Recent News

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