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OH HB441
Bill
Status
10/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Scott Wiggam
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AI Summary
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Prohibits social media platforms with over 50 million active U.S. users monthly from censoring users based on viewpoint, geographic location in Ohio, or ability to receive others' expression.
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Defines "censor" broadly to include editing, blocking, banning, deleting, deplatforming, demonetizing, restricting visibility, or discriminating against expression.
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Allows platforms to censor unlawful expression and content specifically authorized for removal by federal law, and permits users to remove their own content.
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Declares social media platforms meeting the user threshold to be common carriers and voids any contractual waivers of protections in the chapter.
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Allows users to sue for violations and recover declaratory relief, injunctive relief, and reasonable attorney's fees; provides for contempt proceedings if platforms fail to comply with court orders.
Legislative Description
Regards interactive computer services and social media censorship
Commerce
Last Action
Informally passed
12/14/2022