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United States of America: Implemented sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981)

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Implemented sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981)

On 1 January 2025, the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981) becomes effective. The Bill aims to regulate social media platforms by establishing a process for reporting and handling cases of digital identity theft involving sexually explicit…

Scope

Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2024-01-29
under deliberation

On 29 January 2024, the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981) was introduced to the Senate.…

2024-05-13
under deliberation

On 13 May 2024, the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981) was passed by the Californian Sen…

2024-08-19
adopted

On 19 August 2024, the Californian Legislature adopted the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB…

2024-09-19
adopted

On 19 September 2024, the Californian Governor signed the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB …

2025-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2025, the sexually explicit digital images Act (SB 981) becomes effective. The Bill ai…