New Jersey A3000 prohibits social media websites from selectively suspending candidates for elective office.
New Jersey A3000 prohibits social media websites from selectively suspending candidates for elective office. The bill defines "selectively suspend" as permanently or temporarily deleting or banning a user for more than 60 days. The prohibition applies to websites with annual gross revenues exceeding $100 million and at least 100 million monthly users globally. The bill also requires websites to inform candidates if they provide free advertising. Violations can result in penalties of $250,000 per day for statewide candidates and $25,000 per day for other candidates.
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