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FL H0005

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/19/2022

Primary Sponsor

Alex Andrade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Third Special Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "social media platform" in Florida Statutes section 501.2041 to include information services, systems, Internet search engines, and access software providers that provide computer access to multiple users and do business in the state.

  • Applies the definition to platforms meeting at least one threshold: annual gross revenues exceeding $100 million (adjusted annually in January for Consumer Price Index increases) or at least 100 million monthly individual platform participants globally.

  • Excludes platforms operated by companies that own and operate theme parks or entertainment complexes from the definition.

  • Reenacts sections 106.072(1)(c) and 287.137(1)(f) to reference the amended definition for purposes of social media deplatforming of political candidates and antitrust violations involving public entity contracts.

  • Takes effect upon becoming law.

Legislative Description

Social Media Platforms

Last Action

Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 6-C (Ch. 2022-267)

4/20/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/19/2022

Full Bill Text

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