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Introduced
01/18/2023
01/18/2023
In Committee
02/13/2023
02/13/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/11/2023
03/11/2023
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to establish social media privacy for current and prospective students or employees of higher education institutions operating in the state of West Virginia for content not publicly available on the internet.
AI Summary
This bill establishes social media privacy protections for current and prospective students and employees of higher education institutions in the state of West Virginia. The bill prohibits these institutions from requiring or requesting access to the usernames, passwords, or privacy settings of students' and employees' personal social media accounts. It also prohibits institutions from taking adverse action against individuals for exercising their rights under the bill. The bill allows institutions to view publicly available information about students and employees online, and it does not prevent institutions from complying with federal or state laws and regulations.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 02/13/2023)
Bill Topics
Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
- ‐ Right to Privacy and Access to Government Information
Education
- ‐ Higher Education
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=2801&year=2023&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill | 01/18/2023 |
| hb2801 h t_i am _1 | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/legisdocs/chamber/2023/RS/com_amends/hb2801%20h%20t_i%20am%20_1.htm | 02/13/2023 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb2801%20intr.htm&yr=2023&sesstype=RS&i=2801 | 01/18/2023 |
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