~ Bill will increase accountability for election-related disinformation ~
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) joined Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) in reintroducing the Digital Integrity in Democracy Act, legislation to increase accountability for social media platforms that knowingly host false election administration information. The bill aims to strengthen voting rights protections by carving out a narrow exception from existing legal immunity for social media platforms that intentionally or knowingly amplify election-related misinformation.
“Disinformation about elections on social media platforms is a threat to our democracy and to the right of all Americans to make their voices heard in our elections,” said Senator Hirono. “I’m glad to join Senator Welch and our colleagues in introducing this legislation to hold social media companies accountable for election disinformation shared on their platforms.”
By removing the liability shield for objectively false election administration content, this legislation will also help to ensure voters are not deceived into losing their right to vote.
The Digital Integrity in Democracy Act is endorsed by Common Cause and Stand Up America.
The full text of the legislation is available here.
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