FL H0033

Cited as the "Stop Social Media Censorship Act," creates a private right of action for Florida social media users aged 18+ against platforms that purposely delete, censor, or use algorithms to disfavor their religious or political speech

Applies only to social media platforms that are open to the public, have more than 75 million subscribers, and have not been specifically affiliated with any one religion or political party since inception

Provides a minimum of $75,000 in statutory damages per purposeful deletion or censoring incident, plus actual damages, punitive damages if aggravating factors exist, equitable relief, and reasonable attorney fees and costs to the prevailing party

Prohibits social media websites from using a user's alleged "hate speech" as a justification or defense at trial, and authorizes the Attorney General to bring civil actions on behalf of affected Florida users

Exempts content removal involving calls for immediate violence, obscene or pornographic material, court orders, operational errors, inauthentic sources or false personation, enticement of criminal conduct, or minors bullying minors; effective date of July 1, 2021