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CACaliforniaCaliforniaBillBillSB 771

Personal Rights: Liability of Social Media Platforms

Would have made social media platforms liable when their algorithms relay content in violation of state civil rights and personal rights laws, or when they aid or abet such violations.

Where it stands

VetoedIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawVetoed

Veto sustainedMar 26 months ago

Body
California Legislature
Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Feb 21, 2025
Votes
Senate 29-4, Assembly 51-2, Senate concurrence 30-8
Sponsors
D (Democrat)Democrat
PlatformsKids
Official page Source: California Legislative Information (leginfo.legislature.ca.gov)

Timeline

  1. Mar 2 6 months ago

    Veto sustained

  2. Oct 13, 2025 11 months ago

    Vetoed by the governor

  3. Sep 10, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Assembly (51-2)

  4. Jun 4, 2025 1 year ago

    Passed Senate (29-4)

  5. Feb 21, 2025 1 year ago

    Introduced

Sponsors

  • D (Democrat)Senator Stern