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Home/Bills/SB 771California · 2025–2026 Regular Session
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SB 771: Personal rights: liability: social media platforms.

California · Senate · 2025–2026 Regular Session · last verified March 3, 2026

What SB 771 does, verified March 3, 2026

<p>This bill aims to regulate social media platforms by making them liable for civil penalties if they violate laws related to personal rights. The law requires social media companies to post terms of service in a manner that informs users of their contents. The bill also prohibits using violence or intimidation to interfere with a person's rights based on their political affiliation, race, or sexual orientation. If a social media platform violates these laws, it will be liable for specified civil penalties. The provisions of the bill are declared to be severable, meaning that if one part is deemed unconstitutional, the rest of the bill remains in effect.</p>

Bill journey
IntroducedComplete
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Last action: Veto sustained. (2026-03-02)Alert me
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Isaac BryanJosh LowenthalLiz OrtegaGail PellerinJohn HarabedianAsh KalraCatherine StefaniRick Chavez Zbur
Recent actions41 total · showing 5
Mar. 02, 2026Veto sustained.
Mar. 02, 2026Stricken from file.
Oct. 13, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
Oct. 13, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
Sep. 22, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 11 a.m.
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