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Bill on Protections for Users of Social Media (SB 25-086) was introduced in Senate

On 23 January 2025, the Bill on Protections for Users of Social Media (SB 25-086) was introduced in the Colorado Senate. The Bill outlines requirements for social media companies to enhance protections for users, particularly minors. It mandates that these companies publish and update their policies, covering the handling of violations and user reports. Additionally, the Bill requires annual reports to the Department of Law regarding published policies and violations, along with a separate public report detailing how minor users engage with the platforms, including data on usage time, notifications, and product experiments conducted on minors.

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Scope

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

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2025-01-23
under deliberation

On 23 January 2025, the Bill on Protections for Users of Social Media (SB 25-086) was introduced in…

2025-04-04
adopted

On 4 April 2025, the Colorado General Assembly adopted the Bill on Protections for Users of social …

2025-04-24
rejected

On 24 April 2025, the Governor of Colorado vetoed Senate Bill 25-086 (SB 25-086), "Protections for …

2025-04-25
under deliberation

On 25 April 2025, the Colorado Senate voted to override the Governor's veto on Senate Bill 25-086, …