Gov. DeSantis Signs Anti-Censorship Bill, Other States to Follow
By Jeff Charles | May 24, 2021 5:15 PM ET
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Monday signed into a law a bill designed to prevent social media companies from engaging in biased censorship practices. This hotly-anticipated legislation seems to be the opening salvo in what will be a fiery debate on the issue of censorship. Other states are expected to follow suit, which could mean that a huge legal battle is in the offing.
The legislation would prohibit social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter from banning state and local political candidates. It would levy penalties of $250,000 per day for any statewide candidate who is removed from the platform. Banning local candidates would incur a penalty of $25,000 per day.
The measure would also require social media companies to provide users with seven days’ notice informing them they are about to be suspended. During this time period, the user would be given a chance to remedy the behavior that is likely to get them removed from the platform.
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