S.1336

Establishes certain requirements for social media websites concerning content moderation practices; establishes cause of action against social media websites for violation of content moderation practices.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1336 establishes requirements for social media websites regarding content moderation practices and allows users to sue for violations.

New Jersey S1336 mandates that social media websites apply censorship, selective suspensions, and anonymous content or user banning standards consistently. It requires these platforms to publish their standards for determining how to censor, selectively suspend, or implement anonymous content or user banning. Additionally, social media websites must notify users before censoring their content, providing a rationale and explanation of how the content was identified.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee