Social Media Accountability for False Election Logistics Information.
This bill removes legal protection (Section 230) for large social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly host false information about election administration, such as voting times or registration requirements. The goal is to protect citizens from misinformation that could prevent them from casting their vote. Platforms must remove reported, objectively incorrect information within 24 or 48 hours or face significant financial penalties.
Key points
Social media platforms (over 25 million users) lose legal immunity for knowingly hosting false data regarding the time, place, or manner of voting.
False information specifically targets election logistics and voter eligibility requirements, excluding political opinions or content about candidates.
Citizens, state attorneys, and the Attorney General can sue platforms that fail to remove reported misinformation within the required time (24 hours on Election Day, 48 hours otherwise), facing a $50,000 fine per unremoved item.
Introduced
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