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CA AB2879

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2022

Primary Sponsor

Evan Low

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Origin

State Assembly

2021-2022 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires social media platforms to disclose all cyberbullying reporting procedures in their terms of service.

  • Mandates social media platforms establish a mechanism allowing any individual (with or without a profile) to report cyberbullying or terms of service violations, with optional screenshot upload capability.

  • Makes intentional violations subject to civil penalties of up to $7,500 per violation, enforceable by the Attorney General, with each day of violation counting as a separate violation beginning September 1, 2023.

  • Exempts social media platforms controlled by entities generating less than $100 million in annual gross revenue and platforms whose primary function is video gaming.

  • Clarifies the law does not create a private right of action but does not limit existing private rights of action.

Legislative Description

Online content: cyberbullying.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 700, Statutes of 2022.

9/28/2022

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/29/2022
Judiciary5/18/2022
Rules5/5/2022
Judiciary4/20/2022
Privacy and Consumer Protection3/17/2022

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