NJ S861

Requires social media platforms with over $100 million in annual revenue and 100 million global monthly users to publish their content moderation standards and apply them consistently across all users.

Prohibits platforms from censoring or suspending users without written notification within 30 days that includes a detailed explanation of the rationale and how the content was flagged.

Bans platforms from using algorithmic post prioritization or shadow banning against political candidates from qualification through election day, with fines of $100,000 per day for statewide candidates and $10,000 per day for other candidates.

Creates a private cause of action allowing users to sue for up to $100,000 in statutory damages per claim, plus actual damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees for inconsistent enforcement or censorship without notice.

Requires platforms to allow users to opt out of algorithmic content sorting in favor of chronological feeds and to provide users with data on how many people viewed their posts upon request.