California SB771 holds social media platforms liable for promoting hate and violence.

California SB771 aims to ensure social media platforms do not knowingly promote hate and violence. The bill clarifies that platforms, like other businesses, cannot use their systems to facilitate conduct that violates state civil rights laws. Violating platforms face civil penalties, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations and if the victim is a minor. The bill becomes effective January 1, 2027.

California SB771 holds social media platforms liable for promoting hate and violence.

California SB771 aims to ensure social media platforms do not knowingly promote hate and violence. The bill clarifies that platforms, like other businesses, cannot use their systems to facilitate conduct that violates state civil rights laws. Violating platforms face civil penalties, with higher penalties for intentional or reckless violations and if the victim is a minor. The bill becomes effective January 1, 2027.