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Online platforms required to provide information pertaining to algorithm use, design transparency and user choice required, civil penalties provided, and rulemaking authorized.
AI Summary
HF3980 proposes requirements for online platforms to disclose algorithm use and design transparency, with specifics pending bill text verification.
Business Impact
If you operate an online platform, you must disclose algorithm use or face civil penalties.
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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
Minnesota's HF3980 proposes that online platforms disclose information about their algorithms. The bill mentions civil penalties and rulemaking, with specifics pending verification.
Key Provisions
- Online platforms may need to disclose information about algorithm use and design, specifics pending verification.
- Mention of civil penalties for non-compliance, specifics pending verification.
- Reference to rulemaking authority for implementation and enforcement, scope pending verification.
Latest Legislative Action
Introduction and first reading, referred to Commerce Finance and Policy
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 17)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bahner | Primary |
| Dean, M. | Primary |
| Koegel | Primary |
| Liebling | Primary |
| Baker | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Disclose algorithm information to users
Who: Online platforms operating in Minnesota
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Who: Online platforms operating in Minnesota
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Ensure user choice regarding algorithms
Who: Online platforms
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Who: Online platforms
Penalty: Civil penalties for non-compliance
Full Legal Analysis
HF3980, introduced in the Minnesota House, proposes that online platforms disclose specific information regarding the use and design of their algorithms. The bill suggests transparency in algorithmic processes, with the nature of the required disclosures pending verification from the bill text. It mentions the imposition of civil penalties for non-compliance, with specific penalties pending verification. Additionally, the bill references rulemaking authority to facilitate implementation and enforcement, with the scope of this authority pending verification.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
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