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United States of America: Law on Account Cancellation (AB 656) enters into force

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Law on Account Cancellation (AB 656) enters into force

On 1 January 2026, Assembly Bill 656 (AB 656), enacted as Chapter 464 of the Statutes of 2025, enters into force following its signature by the Governor of California on 8 October 2025 and filing by the Secretary of State. The law added Title 25 (co…

Scope

Policy Area
Consumer protection
Policy Instrument
User/subject right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government

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2025-02-13
under deliberation

On 13 February 2025, the Bill amending the Civil Code to include a provision on social media accoun…

2025-05-19
under deliberation

On 19 May 2025, the Bill amending the Civil Code to include a provision on social media account can…

2025-09-10
adopted

On 10 September 2025, the Bill amending the Civil Code to include a provision on social media accou…

2025-10-08
adopted

On 8 October 2025, the Bill amending the Civil Code to include a provision on social media account …

2026-01-01
in force

On 1 January 2026, Assembly Bill 656 (AB 656), enacted as Chapter 464 of the Statutes of 2025, ente…