SB 2278 — Social Media Companies; Require To File A Report For Any Restriction Of A Candidate Or Elected Official. Social Media Account.
SB 2278 requires social media companies to file a report whenever they restrict the account of a candidate or elected official. The bill aims to increase transparency around content moderation decisions that may affect political discourse. It addresses concerns about potential suppression of political speech on digital platforms. The bill was introduced in the Mississippi legislature during the 2023 session but died in committee.
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