Bill > SB780

This bill amends the California Business and Professions Code to increase the financial liability for social media platforms that fail to prevent or mitigate cyberbullying. Specifically, the bill raises the potential penalty from $10,000 to $50,000 for each violation of cyberbullying prevention requirements. The legislation requires social media platforms to establish a clear mechanism for users (and even non-users) to report cyberbullying or content that violates the platform's terms of service. The bill allows for multiple types of legal remedies, including compensatory and punitive damages, which can be pursued through civil action by various parties, including the Attorney General. Each day a platform remains in violation constitutes a separate violation, potentially multiplying the financial penalties. The bill emphasizes that these remedies are cumulative with other existing legal remedies and does not override federal protections like Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which limits platform liability for user-generated content. The core aim is to incentivize social media platforms to more proactively address and prevent cyberbullying on their services.

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