NY A07865

Requires social media networks operating for profit in New York to provide clear, easily accessible reporting mechanisms for users to report hateful conduct based on race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

Reporting mechanisms must be accessible from both the platform's website and mobile application and allow the social media network to provide direct responses to users about how reported incidents are being handled.

Requires each social media network to maintain a clear, concise policy readily available on their website and application explaining how they will respond to and address reports of hateful conduct.

Establishes civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation assessed by the attorney general for knowing violations, with each day of non-compliance counted as a separate violation.

Clarifies that the requirement does not impose obligations that restrict free speech rights under the First Amendment or increase platform liability beyond the obligation to provide reporting mechanisms and responses.