IL HB3841 | 2023-2024 | 103rd General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-03-16 - Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Creates the Stop Social Media Censorship Act. Provides that the owner or operator of a social media website that censors or deletes a user's religious or political speech is subject to a private right of action by certain social media website users in this State. Authorizes the recovery of actual damages, statutory damages, and punitive damages. Provides for the award of reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Prohibits a social media website from using alleged hate speech as a defense. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring an action on behalf of social media website users. Defines terms. Effective July 1, 2023.

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Title

STOP SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP

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History

DateChamberAction
2023-03-16HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller
2023-02-17HouseReferred to Rules Committee
2023-02-17HouseFirst Reading
2023-02-17HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook

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