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AB 2: Injuries to children: civil penalties.
What AB 2 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill aims to hold social media platforms liable for damages caused to children due to their failure to exercise ordinary care or skill. The social media platform will be responsible for specified damages if it fails to protect a child from harm. The bill is based on the principle that individuals are responsible for the result of their actions and for injuries caused by their negligence. The proposed law would provide civil penalties for social media platforms that fail to protect children from harm.
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Last action: Read second time. Ordered to third reading. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | Read second time. Ordered to third reading. |
| Aug. 13, 2026 | From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (August 13). |
| Aug. 03, 2026 | In committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | From committee: Amend, and do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (June 30). |