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MD HB1286

MD HB1286
Social Networks - Next Generation 9-1-1 and Public Service Announcements


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Introduced
02/11/2022
In Committee
02/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/11/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requiring certain social networks to dedicate at least 2% of advertisements on their platforms to certain public service announcements; requiring certain social networks to pay a certain 9-1-1 social network fee; and requiring the Comptroller to perform certain duties relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 social network fee.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain social networks with 500,000 or more unique monthly state visitors or users to dedicate at least 2% of their advertisements to public service announcements relevant to state residents. Additionally, these social networks must pay a $1.25 "911 social network fee" per unique monthly state visitor or user, which will be collected by the Comptroller and deposited into the 911 Trust Fund. The Comptroller will also be responsible for managing the collection and record-keeping of this fee. The bill is set to take effect on October 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:30 3/8/2022 ) (on 03/08/2022)

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