Cooper Davis Act

The Cooper Davis Act (S 1080) requires electronic communication service providers (like social media platforms and messaging apps) to report certain drug-related violations to the Drug Enforcement Administration. Specifically, providers must report facts or circumstances related to the unlawful sale or distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, or counterfeit controlled substances. The law mandates providers to share specific information including IP addresses, location data, and communication content when they have actual knowledge of such violations. Providers face fines up to $380,000 for willful failure to report, but the law includes privacy protections that prevent mandatory user monitoring or content scanning. This legislation creates a new reporting framework between tech companies and law enforcement to combat drug trafficking online.