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CA AB1027
Bill
Status
10/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Cottie Petrie-Norris
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AI Summary
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Adds "controlled substance distribution" to the list of content categories that social media companies must report on to the California Attorney General in semiannual terms of service reports.
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Requires social media platforms to create and publicly post a policy statement addressing illegal controlled substance distribution, including moderation practices, law enforcement procedures, retention policies, and when the platform proactively shares relevant information about drug distribution.
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Mandates social media platforms retain content removed for violations of controlled substance policies, along with the violating username, for 90 days, with an exception for content related to lawful gender-affirming health care or reproductive health care.
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Removes the previous exemption for businesses generating less than $100,000,000 in annual gross revenue, making the policy statement requirements applicable to all social media platforms operating in California.
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Clarifies that the law does not alter rights or obligations under the Electronic Communications Privacy Act or California Consumer Privacy Act, and sunsets the entire chapter on January 1, 2028.
Legislative Description
Social media platforms: drug safety policies.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 824, Statutes of 2023.
10/13/2023