AB2

Injuries to children: civil penalties.

Chamber Passed·5/12/25

California AB2 imposes civil penalties on social media platforms for injuries to children.

California AB2 amends the Civil Code to hold social media platforms financially responsible for injuries to children caused by their negligence. The bill imposes statutory damages on platforms that cause harm to minors, with penalties up to $1 million per child. The act applies only to platforms generating over $100 million in annual gross revenue and does not affect pending legal cases.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Assembly · 66–0 · May 12, 2025
Current
Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

66 Yea

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0 Nay

13 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 8

3:00 PM

Senate Privacy, Digital Technologies, and Consumer Protection Hearing

Jul 15, 2025

9:30 AM

Senate Judiciary Hearing

History

May 6

Senate

Re-referred to Coms. on P., D.T., & C.P., JUD., and APPR.

Apr 27

Senate

Withdrawn from committee.

Apr 27

Senate

Re-referred to Com. on RLS.