City Council, November 12, 2025
Votes on Hearing on Digital Censorship Legislation Impact
What happened
The Boston City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on protecting online access for LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities against proposed federal censorship legislation including COSA (Kids Online Safety Act) and the Screen Act.
- Jurisdiction
- Boston, MA
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- November 12, 2025
- Decisions
- 1 zoning decision
- Outcome
- Voted
Free sample: decision 1 of 1
Hearing on Digital Censorship Legislation Impact
Committee held informational hearing on docket 1670 regarding proposed federal legislation (COSA, Screen Act, App Store Accountability Act) that could restrict LGBTQIA+ youth access to online resources. Testimony received from youth advocates, city administration (DoIT, BPHC, MOLA), and community...
Meeting Summary
The Boston City Council Committee on Civil Rights held a hearing on protecting online access for LGBTQIA+ and marginalized communities against proposed federal censorship legislation including COSA (Kids Online Safety Act) and the Screen Act.
Key Decisions (1)
Hearing on Digital Censorship Legislation Impact
Market Signals (2)
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