United States of America: Bill on Protections for Users of Social Media (SB 25-086) was vetoed by Governor

On 24 April 2025, the Governor of Colorado vetoed Senate Bill 25-086 (SB 25-086), "Protections for Users of Social Media". The Governor argued the Bill would not guarantee safety and would negatively impact privacy, freedom, and innovation, potentially harming vulnerable individuals and subjecting speech to unwarranted scrutiny. Concerns included incentivising social media platforms to deplatform users unfairly to avoid liability and the risks associated with mandatory data collection on user age, identities, and content, which could compromise privacy. The Bill was criticised for forcing private companies to enforce state law and act as judge and jury, bypassing due process. The Governor also noted broad opposition to the Bill's implications for free speech and privacy, suggesting that improving tools for law enforcement and parental controls would be more effective and stressed the need for consistent nationwide regulations rather than state-by-state rules.