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

California AB2 adds Section 1714.02 to the Civil Code, making social media platforms financially responsible for injuries to children caused by their negligence. The bill defines a "social media platform" as one generating over $100 million annually. Platforms violating Section 1714 by harming children face statutory damages of up to $1 million per child, whichever is greater: $5,000 per violation or three times the child's actual damages. This act applies only prospectively, starting January 1, 2027, and remains in effect until January 1, 2035.

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

California AB2 adds Section 1714.02 to the Civil Code, making social media platforms financially responsible for injuries to children caused by their negligence. The bill defines a "social media platform" as one generating over $100 million annually. Platforms violating Section 1714 by harming children face statutory damages of up to $1 million per child, whichever is greater: $5,000 per violation or three times the child's actual damages. This act applies only prospectively, starting January 1, 2027, and remains in effect until January 1, 2035.