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AI Summary
SB771 introduces Title 23 to Part 4 of Division 3 of the California Civil Code, focusing on liability standards for social media platforms regarding user rights.
Business Impact
If you operate a social media platform, monitor algorithmic content for civil rights compliance to avoid future liability.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
California's SB771 proposes amendments to the Civil Code, focusing on liability standards for social media platforms to protect user rights.
Key Provisions
- Liability standards for social media platforms
Latest Legislative Action
Veto sustained.
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 64)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Aanestad | Coauthor |
| Akilah Weber | Principal Coauthor |
| Alpert | Coauthor |
| Alquist | Coauthor |
| Aroner | Coauthor |
Roll Call Votes (showing 3 of 9)
Unfinished Business SB771 Stern et al. Concurrence ·
Sep 11, 2025
30 Yea
8 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
SB 771 Stern Senate Third Reading By Bauer-Kahan ·
Sep 11, 2025
51 Yea
2 Nay
27 Other
Passed ✓
Do pass as amended. ·
Aug 29, 2025
11 Yea
1 Nay
3 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Review and adjust algorithms to ensure compliance with civil rights laws.
Who: Social media platforms generating over $100 million annually.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties up to $1 million for intentional violations.
Who: Social media platforms generating over $100 million annually.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties up to $1 million for intentional violations.
Implement monitoring systems for algorithmic content delivery.
Who: Social media platforms.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations of civil rights laws.
Who: Social media platforms.
Deadline: By January 1, 2027.
Penalty: Civil penalties for violations of civil rights laws.
Full Legal Analysis
SB771 was introduced to add Title 23 to Part 4 of Division 3 of the California Civil Code, focusing on liability standards for social media platforms. The bill aims to protect personal rights. Verification of specific conditions for platform liability regarding user-generated content requires the full bill text. Confirmation of any other amendments to the Civil Code beyond Title 23 is pending full text review.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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