Bill > SB90

This bill relates to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It defines "social media platform" and establishes that this law applies to social media platforms with more than 50 million active users in the United States. 2. It requires social media platforms to publicly disclose information about their content moderation, data management, and business practices, and to publish an acceptable use policy and biannual transparency reports. 3. It prohibits social media platforms from censoring users, their expression, or their ability to receive the expression of others based on viewpoint or geographic location within Texas. It provides a private right of action for users and authorizes the Texas Attorney General to enforce the law. 4. It prohibits email service providers from intentionally impeding the transmission of another person's email message based on content, unless the provider has a good faith belief the message contains illegal material. The bill aims to protect free speech and expression on social media platforms and in email communication within Texas.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=872&Bill=SB90