FL H0527

Prohibits employers from requesting or requiring employees or prospective employees to disclose usernames, passwords, or other means of accessing private social media accounts.

Prohibits employers from taking retaliatory action against employees who refuse to provide access to their social media accounts.

Prohibits employers from failing or refusing to hire prospective employees based on their refusal to allow access to social media accounts.

Allows employees and prospective employees to bring civil lawsuits within 2 years of a violation, seeking injunctive relief and damages of either actual damages or $500 per violation, whichever is greater.

Entitles prevailing employees or prospective employees to recover court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Takes effect October 1, 2014.