CA AB992

Allows individual legislative body members to engage in separate conversations on public internet-based social media platforms to answer questions, provide information, or solicit public input on matters within their jurisdiction until January 1, 2026.

Prohibits a majority of legislative body members from using social media to discuss business among themselves and prevents members from directly responding to communications about jurisdiction matters posted by other members on social media.

Defines "internet-based social media platform" as an online service open and accessible to the public free of charge without approval requirements, except when users violate platform protocols.

Establishes the temporary exception as effective until January 1, 2026, after which the standard Ralph M. Brown Act restrictions on member communications apply without social media exceptions.

Includes legislative findings under California Constitution Article I, Section 3 demonstrating that the social media exception is necessary to ensure free communication between legislative members and the public.