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Improved Social Media Cooperation with Law Enforcement

This new law aims to streamline communication between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies. It mandates the creation of dedicated portals for authorities and establishes an advisory committee to monitor the reporting of illegal content. This should lead to quicker responses to online crimes like drug trafficking or child exploitation, enhancing citizens' online safety.
Key points
Social media platforms must create dedicated portals for law enforcement to facilitate contact and information sharing regarding illegal activities.
An advisory committee will be established to determine how platforms should report on the removal of illegal content and their cooperation with authorities.
Platforms will be required to publicly report on their efforts to combat illegal content, including advertisements for counterfeit substances and fentanyl.
The act aims to enhance online safety by improving the fight against internet crime, which may impact user privacy in the context of data sharing with authorities.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_626
Sponsor: Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]
Process start date: 2025-02-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SOCIAL MEDIA Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_626.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-02-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Social media platforms must create dedicated portals for law enforcement to facilitate contact and information sharing regarding illegal activities.
  • An advisory committee will be established to determine how platforms should report on the removal of illegal content and their cooperation with authorities.
  • Platforms will be required to publicly report on their efforts to combat illegal content, including advertisements for counterfeit substances and fentanyl.
  • The act aims to enhance online safety by improving the fight against internet crime, which may impact user privacy in the context of data sharing with authorities.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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