Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB3841

Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions

Date	Chamber	Action
2/17/2023	House	Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Brad Halbrook
2/17/2023	House	First Reading
2/17/2023	House	Referred to Rules Committee
3/16/2023	House	Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Chris Miller

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