S.861

New Jersey S861 mandates content moderation transparency and user rights for social media websites.

New Jersey S861 sets requirements for social media websites regarding content moderation practices. It mandates that social media websites publish their standards for censoring, selectively suspending, or banning users. Websites must notify users in writing within 30 days of censoring content, explaining the rationale and how the content was identified. Users can access their information for 60 days after suspension. The bill prohibits censorship of journalistic enterprises and candidates for public office. It allows users to opt-out of algorithms used for content prioritization and bans.