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NC S620
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits social media websites with over 75 million users from deleting, censoring, or algorithmically disfavoring users' religious or political speech.
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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.
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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.
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Defines "political speech" as speech relating to government and public administration, and "religious speech" as faith-based answers and doctrines explaining existential questions.
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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