HB213 Summary

• Prohibits individuals or entities operating websites with comment or post forums from censoring speech if they receive any tax abatement, credit, or incentive from the state, municipality, or county.

• Allows censorship only for comments or posts that constitute incitement to violence.

• Requires refund of all tax abatements, credits, or incentives if a recipient improperly censors non-violent speech on their website.

• Mandates that state, municipal, and county governments establish procedures for reviewing complaints about violations and implementing the act upon awarding tax incentives.

• Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.