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SC H4700

SC H4700
South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
02/01/2024
Crossed Over
02/01/2024
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024

Introduced Session

125th General Assembly

Bill Summary

Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 9 To Chapter 5, Title 39 So As To Provide Definitions; To Provide That A Social Media Company May Not Permit Certain Minors To Be Account Holders; To Provide Requirements For Social Media Companies; To Provide That A Social Media Company Shall Provide Certain Parents Or Guardians With Certain Information; To Provide That A Social Media Company Shall Restrict Social Media Access To Minors During Certain Hours; To Provide For Consumer Complaints; To Provide That The Consumer Services Division Has Authority To Administer And Enforce Certain Requirements; To Provide For An Annual Report; To Provide For A Cause Of Action; And To Provide That Certain Waivers And Limitations Are Void.

AI Summary

This bill, the South Carolina Social Media Regulation Act, aims to regulate social media companies operating in the state. It defines key terms like "social media company" and "social media platform," and sets requirements for these companies, such as verifying the age of South Carolina account holders, prohibiting minors from holding accounts without parental consent, and restricting certain content and features for minor account holders. The bill also grants the state Attorney General's Office the authority to investigate and enforce the law's provisions, allows for consumer complaints and private lawsuits, and requires the development of educational programs on online safety for students. The bill seeks to protect minors' wellbeing and privacy on social media platforms.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Justice

Sponsors (45)

Weston Newton (R)* William Bailey (R),  Nathan Ballentine (R),  Thomas Beach (R),  Jeff Bradley (R),  Case Brittain (R),  Mike Burns (R),  Paula Calhoon (R),  Don Chapman (R),  Bill Chumley (R),  April Cromer (R),  Sylleste Davis (R),  Jason Elliott (R),  Shannon Erickson (R),  Raye Felder (R),  Cal Forrest (R),  Craig Gagnon (R),  Val Guest (R),  Brandon Guffey (R),  Patrick Haddon (R),  Bill Hager (R),  Davey Hiott (R),  Bill Hixon (R),  Jay Kilmartin (R),  Matthew Leber (R),  Randy Ligon (R),  John McCravy (R),  Tim McGinnis (R),  Cody Mitchell (R),  Brandon Newton (R),  Roger Nutt (R),  Melissa Oremus (R),  Tommy Pope (R),  Robby Robbins (R),  Carla Schuessler (R),  Heath Sessions (R),  Mark Smith (R),  Bill Taylor (R),  David Vaughan (R),  David Weeks (D),  Jay West (R),  Will Wheeler (D),  Mark Willis (R),  Chris Wooten (R),  Richie Yow (R), 

Last Action

Senate Labor, Commerce and Industry Committee (09:00:00 4/18/2024 Gressette Room 207) (on 04/18/2024)

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