HB5230

SOCIAL MEDIA CLEAN SLATE ACT

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Social Media Data Clean Slate Act mandates clear account deletion options for social media platforms.

The Social Media Data Clean Slate Act requires social media platforms to provide a clear and conspicuous button for account deletion. Upon clicking the button, the platform must guide the user through the necessary steps to delete their account and personal information. The act prohibits platforms from obstructing or interfering with the deletion process, including avoiding the use of dark patterns. It also mandates that service providers and contractors comply with deletion requests unless it proves impossible or involves disproportionate effort.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

10:00 AM

House Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee Hearing

Mar 20

10:00 AM

House Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Mar 12

House

Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee

Feb 10

House

First Reading