United States of America: Adopted Senate Bill 7072 prohibits social media platforms from blocking politicians
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Adopted Senate Bill 7072 prohibits social media platforms from blocking politicians
The Senate Bill 7072 is adopted prohibiting social media platforms from banning ("deplatforming") political candidates. Platforms who ban political candidates for over 60 days risk a fine of $25,000 (previously $10,000), which is increased to $250,0…
Scope
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
User speech right
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Implementation Level
subnational
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Complete timeline of this policy change
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2021-04-01
under deliberation
2021-04-29
adopted
2021-05-24
adopted
2021-06-30
under litigation
2022-05-23
in force
Key regulatory dimensions
Regulated subjects
The businesses, government agencies or individuals affected by this policy or regulatory change.
producer / supplier
1
Type
Private organisation
Economic activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Category
All
Policy change by business practice
The detailed activities within the scope of this policy or regulatory change.
user content: any format: hosting (any form)
Regulatory tool
User right to access personal data
User notification requirement
Private right of action
Content takedown prohibition
Sanctions
Fine
Regulated subjects
1