#legislation
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Digital duty laws won't censor free speech, Wells says
Australia's communications minister defends new online safety legislation against claims it amounts to censorship.
the Guardian · 1m
France passes sweeping bill to tackle sexual violence
MPs unanimously back legislation creating specialist courts and police units, but protections for foreign victims were stripped out.
RFI · 1m
Philippines rushes social media ban after school shootings
Lawmakers pass age restrictions on social media following a spate of student violence, but experts question whether the approach will work.
TIME · 2m
New York to ban horse carriages from Central Park
New York City Council is expected to outlaw horse-drawn carriages starting in June 2028, following a teenager's death and animal welfare concerns.
BBC News · 1m
Congress pushes to keep AM radio in new cars
Lawmakers want to mandate AM radio in vehicles, but automakers say the technology costs money and interferes with electric cars.
Fastcompany · 2m
Americans want permanent daylight time. Senate is split.
The House passed a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent, but senators disagree on whether the change would help or harm their constituents.
TIME · 2m
Turkey bans social media for children under 15
Turkey formally banned social media access for children under 15, joining other countries tightening restrictions on young users.
POLITICO · 1m
UK's Burnham pledges to loosen non-compete rules for startups
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promises to ease startup non-compete rules without full ban.
Dealroom · 1m
Burnham to ease non-compete rules for workers
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will legislate to loosen restrictive non-compete clauses, but stops short of a full ban.
POLITICO · 1m
California bans 3D printers that make guns
New law requires manufacturers to add firearm-blocking technology to 3D printers sold in California, but exempts machines already owned.
TechRadar · 1m
Connecticut AI and Privacy Rules Take Effect
Connecticut's new AI and data privacy laws go live Thursday, requiring businesses to update compliance practices.
Pymnts · 1m
New bill would let families apply for Social Security benefits online
A bipartisan proposal would modernize how Americans file for survivor benefits after losing a loved one.
Newsweek · 1m
Malaysia plans law to make kids support aging parents
A proposed Family Support Bill would legally require adult children to financially support elderly parents who can no longer work.
Malay Mail · 1m
Coalition demands to see immigration bill details
Opposition leader Jane Hume says the government must show legislation before the Coalition can decide whether to support it.
the Guardian · 1m · 5 views
Nitrous oxide ban clears major hurdle in Congress
A unanimous committee vote advances legislation to ban retail sales of laughing gas, driven by parents fighting the drug's deadly effects.
Valleynewslive · 1m · 6 views
Algorithm promised override powers it couldn't legally give
Australian health officials discovered three days before rollout that aged care funding algorithm couldn't be overridden, despite months of reassurance to assessors.
the Guardian · 2m
Congress faces pressure to regulate AI
Lawmakers are considering how to govern artificial intelligence as pressure mounts for action.
NPR · 1m
Congress wants to force AM radio into new cars
A rare bipartisan push could soon require automakers to include AM radio as standard equipment in all new vehicles.
TechCrunch · 1m
Music bills Congress is weighing now
A running list tracks federal bills that could reshape music rights, touring, ticketing and how rap lyrics are used in court.
Billboard · 1m
Crypto bill hits its make-or-break vote
Three Republican senators rewrote the Clarity Act's ethics rules the day before the vote that decides its fate.
Pymnts · 1m
Inside the Campaign to Ban Child Marriage in the U.S. and Beyond
A new federal bill targets child marriage in the U.S., but advocates warn legal loopholes and deep-seated cultural norms remain worldwide.
NPR · 2m
India Sets Up 31-Member JPC to Review FCRA Amendment Bill
A Joint Parliamentary Committee led by BJP MP Sanjay Jaiswal will scrutinize proposed changes to foreign funding laws for NGOs.
Dinamalar · 1m