United States of America: Content Moderation Regulation in Protecting Children on Social Media Act (HB 2858)
Progress
Current status
rejected
08 Feb 2024 under deliberation
08 Feb 2024 rejected
Scope
Implementers
United States of America
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Introduced Protecting Children on Social Media Act (HB 2858) including content moderation provisions
On 8 February 2024, the Protecting Children on Social Media Act was introduced in the Arizona Legislature. The Act requires businesses to develop content filters on their social media platforms to limit cyberbullying. It also prohibits users aged 18…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
introduction
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Arizona Protecting Children on Social Media Act (HB 2858) including content moderation regulation failed to advance
On 4 May 2024, Arizona’s legislative session concluded without the passage of the Protecting Children on Social Media Act (HB 2858), which therefore expired. Introduced on 8 February 2024, the bill sought to impose content moderation requirements on…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
rejection
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament