Social Media Accountability for False Election Administration Information.
This bill aims to protect citizens from misinformation regarding the voting process. It holds large social media platforms accountable if they intentionally or knowingly host false information about election times, locations, or voter eligibility requirements. This change helps ensure citizens receive accurate, factual data necessary to exercise their right to vote.
Key points
Large social media platforms (over 25 million users) lose legal immunity (Section 230) if they intentionally host objectively false information about election administration.
Platforms must remove verified false information within 48 hours (or 24 hours during the voting period) after notification to avoid penalties.
The law targets factual errors about the voting process (e.g., 'polling place is closed'), not political opinions or speech about candidates.
Failure to remove false information can result in fines of $50,000 per item, enforceable by federal or state attorneys.
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