Bill > H4763

This bill aims to stop certain social media censorship in South Carolina by creating a civil right of action against social media websites that purposefully delete or censor a user's religious or political speech, or use algorithms to disfavor or censor such speech. The bill defines key terms like "social media website" and "political speech", and allows users to seek damages, attorney's fees, and other relief if their speech is censored. The bill also empowers the Secretary of State to fine social media companies for deplatforming or shadowbanning political candidates, and disclose algorithmic bias against candidates as a campaign contribution. The bill includes exceptions for content like calls to violence, obscenity, and minors bullying minors.