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NC S620

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/5/2023

Primary Sponsor

Ted Alexander

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits social media websites with over 75 million users from deleting, censoring, or algorithmically disfavoring users' religious or political speech.

  • Allows North Carolina residents to sue for violations and recover actual damages, up to $75,000 in statutory damages, punitive damages if aggravating factors exist, and court costs plus attorneys' fees.

  • Exempts content that calls for immediate violence, contains obscene material, results from court orders, involves false impersonation, encourages criminal conduct, bullies minors, or constitutes copyright/trademark infringement.

  • Defines "political speech" as speech relating to government and public administration, and "religious speech" as faith-based answers and doctrines explaining existential questions.

  • Authorizes the North Carolina Attorney General to enforce the law and applies to conduct occurring on or after the bill becomes law.

Legislative Description

Social Media Accountability Act

Internet; Media; Political Activity; Public; Religion & Religious Institutions; Teleservices; Social Media; Censorship

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/6/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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