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MD HB711

MD HB711
Social Networks - Public Service Announcements and 9-1-1 Trust Fund - Requirements


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Introduced
02/07/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT concerning Social Networks - Public Service Announcements and 9-1-1 Trust Fund - Requirements FOR the purpose of requiring certain social networks to dedicate a certain percentage of advertisements on their platforms to certain public service announcements; requiring certain social networks to pay a certain 9-1-1 social network fee; requiring the Comptroller to perform certain duties relating to the collection of the 9-1-1 social network fee; and generally relating to social networks and 9-1-1 emergency telephone systems. BY adding to Article - Business Regulation Section 19-107 Annotated Code of Maryland (2015 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement) BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments, Article - Public Safety Section 1-301(a) Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY adding to Article - Public Safety Section 1-301(w-1) and 1-313.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume) BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Public Safety Section 1-308(c) HOUSE BILL 711 Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)

AI Summary

This bill requires certain social networks with 500,000 or more unique monthly Maryland visitors or users to dedicate at least 2% of their advertisements to public service announcements relevant to Maryland residents. It also requires these social networks to pay a $1.25 "9-1-1 social network fee" for each unique monthly Maryland visitor or user, which the Comptroller will collect and deposit into the 9-1-1 Trust Fund. The Comptroller is tasked with administering the fee, including keeping records, distributing informational materials, and adopting regulations. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Health and Government Operations Hearing (13:00:00 3/8/2023 ) (on 03/08/2023)

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