HB 4145 Illinois House · 102nd Regular Session

STOP SOCIAL MEDIA CENSORSHIP

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 or uses an algorithm to disfavor or censor the user's religious speech 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, 2021.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Sep 14, 2021 Last action Jan 10, 2023
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Committee
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Feb 18, 2022
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Feb 14, 2022
Lower · Passed
To Civil Procedure & Tort Liability Subcommittee
lower
Feb 9, 2022
Committee
Assigned to Judiciary - Civil Committee
lower
Oct 19, 2021
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
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Chris Miller
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