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OH HB441

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wiggam

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Origin

House of Representatives

134th General Assembly (2021-2022)

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Defines "censor" broadly to include editing, blocking, banning, deleting, deplatforming, demonetizing, restricting visibility, or discriminating against expression.

  • Allows platforms to censor unlawful expression and content specifically authorized for removal by federal law, and permits users to remove their own content.

  • Declares social media platforms meeting the user threshold to be common carriers and voids any contractual waivers of protections in the chapter.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Civil Justice10/12/2021

Full Bill Text

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