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AB 1316 — Internet: social media or search engine service: censorship.
Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law prohibits an internet service provider from blocking or impairing lawful internet content and applications, engaging in paid prioritization, or unreasonably interfering with a user's ability to access and use lawful internet content. This bill would prohibit a person who operates a social media internet website located in California, as defined, from removing or manipulating content from that site on the basis of the political affiliation or political viewpoint of that content. However, the bill would authorize a site to remove content of a political nature if the site's content is limited to the promotion of only certain political viewpoints and the content is inconsistent with those viewpoints or the content violates the site's community values, provided that the content limitation and community values are clearly stated in the user terms and conditions.
Bill Text
- Amended 05/24/19 - Amended Assembly Current pdf May 24, 2019
- Amended 04/29/19 - Amended Assembly pdf April 29, 2019
- Amended 04/12/19 - Amended Assembly pdf April 12, 2019
- Introduced 02/22/19 - Introduced pdf February 22, 2019
- AB1316 View text html
Action History
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From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
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Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
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(Ayes 51. Noes 17. Page 2007.)
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Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 97.
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Read third time and amended. Ordered to third reading. (Page 1983.)
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Assembly Rule 69 suspended. (Page 1982.)
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Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
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From committee: Do pass. (Ayes 4. Noes 0.) (May 1).
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Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. Read second time and amended.
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From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M. (Ayes 6. Noes 0.) (April 23). Re-referred to Com. on A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.
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Re-referred to Com. on P. & C.P.
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From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on P. & C.P. Read second time and amended.
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Referred to Coms. on P. & C.P. and A.,E.,S.,T., & I.M.
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Read first time.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.
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Introduced. To print.
Sponsors
- James Gallagher · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 121 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Gallagher, James Republican
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 121 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 57% | 0% | 0% | 43% |
How each member voted (7)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nazarian | — | Yea |
| Diep | — | Yea |
| Chu | — | Yea |
| Chiu | — | Not Voting |
| Friedman | — | Not Voting |
| Kamlager-Dove | — | Not Voting |
| Choi, Steven S. | Republican | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unaffiliated | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democratic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| % of votes cast | 55% | 0% | 0% | 45% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Obernolte | — | Yea |
| Kiley | — | Yea |
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Chau | — | Yea |
| Bauer-Kahan, Rebecca | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Berman, Marc | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Calderon, Lisa | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Gabriel, Jesse | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Irwin, Jacqui | Democratic | Not Voting |
| Wicks, Buffy | Democratic | Yea |
| Gallagher, James | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 1316 do?
- Existing law prohibits an internet service provider from blocking or impairing lawful internet content and applications, engaging in paid prioritization, or unreasonably interfering with a user's ability to access and use lawful internet content. This bill would prohibit a person who operates a social media internet website located in California, as defined, from removing or manipulating content from that site on the basis of the political affiliation or political viewpoint of that content. However, the bill would authorize a site to remove content of a political nature if the site's content is limited to the promotion of only certain political viewpoints and the content is inconsistent with those viewpoints or the content violates the site's community values, provided that the content limitation and community values are clearly stated in the user terms and conditions.
- Who sponsors AB 1316?
- AB 1316 is sponsored by Gallagher, James (Republican).
- What is the current status of AB 1316?
- This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “Passed Assembly” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 1316?
- Track AB 1316 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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