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A09165Introduced in the Assembly

Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content; requires social media platforms to provide an easily accessible and usable mechanism for users to report such content.

IntroducedAssembly Science and Technology

Introduced by Brian Maher, District 101

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Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content; requires social media platforms to provide an easily accessible and usable mechanism for users to report such content.

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referred to science and technology

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to science and technology

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