SOCIAL MEDIA CLEAN SLATE ACT
Summary
Creates the Social Media Data Clean Slate Act. A social media platform shall provide a clear and conspicuous button that enables a user to delete the user's account that satisfies specified requirements. Provides that the social media platform shall, when the button is clicked, provide a user with the steps necessary to complete an account deletion request, which shall include deletion of the user's personal information. Sets forth additional provisions concerning the account and personal information deletion process. Provides that any waiver of the rights provided under the Act shall be void and unenforceable. Provides that the Attorney General shall adopt rules necessary to implement and enforce the Act. Effective January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 5, 2026
Last action Mar 27, 2026
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Committee
3
Mar 27, 2026
Committee
Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
lower
Mar 12, 2026
Committee
Assigned to Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, & IT Committee
lower
Feb 10, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jaime Andrade
DDemocratic
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