🗺 State-by-State Policy Tracker

U.S. Media Literacy
Legislation Tracker

Search, compare, and track media literacy and digital literacy legislation across all 50 states. Data current as of May 2026.

32
Legislation in place
10
Attempted, none passed
8
No legislative action
50
States tracked

Does Your State Prioritize Media Literacy?

Click any state to see its current laws and legislative history. Colors indicate status as of May 2026.

Legislation in Place
Attempted / Pending
No Legislative Action

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← Click any state on the map to view its media literacy legislation

Resources & Advocacy Tools

Whether you're a parent, educator, policymaker, or advocate, these resources can help you understand the landscape and take action in your state.

Key Reports & Research

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U.S. Media Literacy Policy & Impact Report (2026)

The primary source for this tracker. Media Literacy Now's annual report documents state-by-state legislative progress, policy trends, advocacy impact, and a Call to Action. Published January 2026, covering legislation through October 2025.

↗ Visit Media Literacy Now

Leading Organizations

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News Literacy Project

A nonpartisan nonprofit working with educators and journalists to teach students how to identify credible information and avoid misinformation. Offers curriculum tools, professional development, and the free Checkology platform for students and educators.

↗ newslit.org
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National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE)

The leading professional association for media literacy educators in the United States. NAMLE provides research, professional development, a peer-reviewed journal, and an annual conference connecting practitioners working to advance media literacy at all levels of education.

↗ namle.org
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Media Literacy Now

The primary advocacy organization driving state-level media literacy policy. Their network of State Advocacy Leaders works directly with policymakers in every state. The source organization behind this tracker and the 2026 Policy Report.

↗ medialiteracynow.org

Track Legislation in Your State

🔔 Set Up Google Alerts

Google Alerts is a free tool that notifies you by email whenever Google finds new results for a search term you specify — such as news articles, press releases, or updates on new bills. It takes under two minutes to set up and is one of the easiest ways to stay informed as new legislation is introduced in your state.

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Go to google.com/alerts and sign in with a Google account.
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Type a search term in the box — for example, "Ohio media literacy bill" or "Texas digital literacy legislation."
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Click Show options to set how often you receive alerts (weekly is recommended) and choose your preferred news sources.
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