FOSI Briefs the States: Battle of the Beltway

As states continue to pass a variety of online safety and privacy measures, the impacts of this patchwork may finally come to a head. Both Virginia and Maryland have taken different approaches to kids’ online safety. From a default 1-hour time limit for social media in Virginia to an updated Age Appropriate Design Code in Maryland, a child could have different safety measures in a quick commute along the beltway. 

Are these real concerns to contend with or are the impacts overstated? What do these different laws in neighboring states mean for families’ online experiences, and how do these changes impact industry compliance?

Join FOSI on September 17, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. for an in-person roundtable discussion on how legislators, industry, and advocates are grappling with these questions. 

This event is for legislators, industry, and online safety advocates. If you have questions about attending, please email events@fosi.org. 

Register Here.