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CA AB1027

Bill

Status

Passed

10/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cottie Petrie-Norris

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Origin

State Assembly

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Public Safety7/6/2023
Appropriations7/13/2023
Public Safety7/6/2023
Judiciary6/21/2023
Rules6/20/2023
Judiciary5/31/2023
Rules5/23/2023
Appropriations4/26/2023
Privacy and Consumer Protection4/11/2023
Judiciary3/27/2023
Privacy and Consumer Protection3/23/2023

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