Concerns about KOSA's potential to censor LGBTQ+ content online

The proposed Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) raises significant concerns due to its potential to censor LGBTQ+ content online. The bill's "duty of care" section, which mandates social media companies to prevent and mitigate issues like anxiety and depression, could be misused to target transgender content. This is particularly concerning given the explicit intention of the bill's chief sponsor to use it as a tool to "protect minor children from the transgender in our culture." The support from anti-LGBTQ+ organizations, such as the Heritage Foundation, further underscores these concerns. It is crucial to ensure that legislation does not inadvertently institutionalize harmful practices or contribute to the marginalization of any group. Therefore, it is requested that the bill be reconsidered to ensure it does not infringe upon the rights and representation of the LGBTQ+ community.