United States of America: Bill amending general business law to include social media terms of service (A6789B / S895B)
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First semiannual reporting deadline comes into force for Bill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895B)
On 1 January 2026, pursuant to General Business Law (GBS) Section 1102(2)(b) established by Chapter 640 adding Article 42 from Senate Bill S895B, covered social media companies operating in New York with gross annual revenue over 100 million must fi…
SourceReporting commences for Bill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895B)
On 1 October 2025, the Office of the Attorney General opened the reporting portal for initial semi-annual submissions under the law for platforms with over 100 million. The filings must include multilingual terms, user-flagging and appeal processes,…
SourceBill amending general business law to include social media terms of service entered into force
On 19 June 2025, the Bill amending the general business law to include social media terms of service entered into force. The bill applies to social media companies with users in New York that generated at least USD 100 million in gross revenue durin…
SourceBill amending general business law to include social media terms of service was signed by Governor of New York
On 21 December 2024, the Bill amending the general business law to include social media terms of service was signed by the Governor of New York. The bill applies to social media companies with users in New York that generated at least USD 100 millio…
SourceBill amending general business law to include social media terms of service was adopted by New York State Legislature
On 12 December 2024, the Bill amending the general business law to include social media terms of service was adopted by the New York State Legislature. The bill applies to social media companies with users in New York that generated at least USD 100…
SourceBill amending general business law to include social media terms of service was passed by New York State Assembly
On 6 June 2024, the Bill amending the general business law to include social media terms of service was passed by the New York State Assembly. The bill applies to social media companies with users in New York that generated at least USD 100 million …
SourceBill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895B) was passed by Senate
On 3 June 2024, Bill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895B) passed the Senate, retaining coverage for platforms over 100 million, obligations for multilingual terms, user-flagging and response processes, and semiann…
SourceAmendment to Bill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (A6789B / S895B) has been adopted
On 30 May 2024, both versions were amended (A6789B; S895B), confirming coverage for platforms over 100 million, obligations for multilingual terms, user-flagging/appeals, disclosure of moderation practices, and semiannual Attorney General reports (p…
SourceBill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895) was recommitted in Senate
On 3 January 2024, Senate Bill S895B was recommitted and reintroduced, while Assembly Bill A6789B advanced through committee stages. Both bills retained coverage for platforms exceeding 100 million users and imposed obligations for multilingual term…
SourceBill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895) was passed by Senate
On 6 June 2023, the Senate passed S895 (as S895A), continuing coverage of platforms exceeding 100 million in annual revenue and obligations for multilingual terms, user-flagging and response timelines, and semiannual reporting to the Attorney Genera…
SourceBill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (A6789) was introduced in New York State Assembly
On 8 May 2023, the Bill amending the general business law to include social media terms of service was introduced to the New York State Assembly. The bill applies to social media companies with users in New York that generated at least USD 100 milli…
SourceBill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895) was introduced in Senate
On 9 January 2023, the Bill on requiring disclosure of certain social media terms of service (S895B) was introduced in the Senate, creating Article 42 of the General Business Law for platforms with users in New York and annual gross revenue over USD…
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