New Jersey — AB 4015
New Jersey comprehensive AADC provisions
Default Restrictive Privacy for MinorsBlock Adult-Minor ContactNotification Time RestrictionsSchool-Hours RestrictionsTime Tracking / Usage LimitsProhibit "Dark Patterns"Mandatory Third-Party Audits
Social Media DefinitionWould probably apply to Dreamwidth (requires "actual knowledge" that 98% of users are adults, meaning OpenID accounts would count as minors); passage would cause DW to block all NJ access
NotesBased on model AADC. Privacy tools/defaults for minors, prohibit adult-minor contact unless connected, hide minor connections from adults, no notifications 10pm-6am and 8am-4pm school weekdays, no "dark patterns" (vaguely defined), time tracking for minors, mandatory annual third-party audits with public reports. Companion to SB 3413.
State
New Jersey
Bill Number
AB 4015
Status
Introduced
Status Detail
Most likely to pass of all NJ bills
Session End Date
Jan 11, 2028
Last Updated
2026-03-13 15:40:40