SB 1996 — Censorship Of Social Media; Creating Cause Of Action For Deletion Or Censorship Of Certain Speech; Establishing Requirements For Certain Action. Effective Date.

SB 1996 creates a cause of action for the deletion or censorship of certain speech on social media platforms. The bill establishes requirements for actions taken by social media companies regarding content moderation. It aims to address concerns about platform censorship and the spread of disinformation by providing legal recourse for users whose content is removed or restricted. The bill is currently in the proposal stage and has been referred to the Judiciary Committee for further review.