URGENT: Big Tech is targeting your kids. Stop them today!
Every parent has a God-given responsibility to protect their children. But right now in Downtown Columbus, Big Tech corporations are lobbying to strip that authority away.
The Ohio Senate is considering two opposing bills that will decide who controls your child’s digital life. You need to act immediately to protect Ohio minors.
Only Senator Reynolds' bill is supported by Center for Christian Virtue, The Heritage Foundation, and more than 100 other child advocacy groups.
SEN. REYNOLDS' APP STORE ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (SB167)
✅ Accurate Information: Apps are accurately age-rated for parental transparency
✅ Age Verification: Requires privacy-preserving age verification, so children are not treated like adults.
✅ Parental Consent: Recognizes that children cannot enter into binding contracts without parental consent.
✅ Enforcement: Includes real enforcement mechanisms and finally holds app stores accountable.
✅ Sen. Reynolds' App Store Accountability Act is led by Child Advocates: Supported by 170+ child advocacy groups, including National Center on Sexual Exploitation, Protect Young Eyes Institute for Family Studies, Defend Young Minds, Scrolling2Death, Parents Who Fight, Institute for Families and Technology, Child First Policy Center, American Principles Project, Digital Progress Institute, Utah Parents United, and Project STAND.
GOOGLE'S CALIFORNIA-MODELED BILL (SB175)
❌ Accurate Information: Apps are NOT required to have accurate age ratings for parental transparency
❌ Stated Age: Relies on stated age for most apps. Statistically, 30% of children lie about their age online.
❌ Parental Consent: Allows children to enter into binding contracts without parental consent.
❌ Enforcement: Creates legal shields that let app stores and operating systems escape accountability and liability.
❌ Google's California-modeled SB175 (sponsored by Sen. Patton) is led by Big Tech and their Trade Associations.
Take Action Before It’s Too Late
Lobbyists have money, but lawmakers answer to voters. Don't let the opposition drown you out. Take 60 seconds to message your Ohio Senator today.
For more information, contact CCV at 513-733-5775 or contact@ccv.org. For media inquiries, email media@ccv.org.
As Ohio's largest Christian public policy organization, Center for Christian Virtue seeks the good of our neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.
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