Bill > SB00153

This bill requires social media providers operating in the state to take three specific actions to combat cyberbullying: First, they must strictly enforce minimum age requirements for users of their platforms, ensuring that underage individuals cannot create accounts. Second, they must develop and implement content filtering mechanisms specifically designed to prevent or reduce cyberbullying for younger users, which could include automated systems that detect and block harmful content or interactions. Third, social media providers must agree to legal provisions in their user agreements that would make them potentially liable for damages suffered by users in the state due to cyberbullying that occurs on their platform. The overall purpose of the bill is to create additional protections for social media users, particularly younger individuals, by placing more responsibility on social media companies to prevent and mitigate harmful online interactions. By requiring these actions, the bill aims to create a safer online environment and hold social media platforms more accountable for the content and interactions that occur on their platforms.

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