{"id":147388,"date":"2022-09-14T08:26:29","date_gmt":"2022-09-14T15:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=147388"},"modified":"2022-09-14T20:09:18","modified_gmt":"2022-09-15T03:09:18","slug":"governor-newsom-signs-social-media-transparency-measure-to-protect-californians-from-hate-disinformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=147388","title":{"rendered":"Governor Newsom Signs Social Media Transparency Measure to Protect Californians from &#8220;Hate &#038; Disinformation&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Sacramento, CA&#8230;..Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed a first-of-its-kind social media transparency measure to protect Californians from hate and disinformation spread online. AB 587 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) will require social media companies to publicly post their policies regarding hate speech, disinformation, harassment and extremism on their platforms, and report data on their enforcement of the policies.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-147389\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13.png 2736w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-300x162.png 300w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-1024x551.png 1024w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-768x413.png 768w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-1536x827.png 1536w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-2048x1103.png 2048w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-697x376.png 697w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-570x307.png 570w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-701x377.png 701w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/09a020b1-b4cc-cead-4c77-5ebbeff65a13-1067x574.png 1067w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cCalifornia will not stand by as social media is weaponized to spread hate and disinformation that threaten our communities and foundational values as a country,\u201d said Governor Newsom. \u201cCalifornians deserve to know how these platforms are impacting our public discourse, and this action brings much-needed transparency and accountability to the policies that shape the social media content we consume every day. I thank Assemblymember Gabriel for championing this important measure to protect Californians from hate, harassment and lies spread online.\u201d<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\u201cSocial media has created incredible opportunities, but also real and proximate threats to our kids, to vulnerable communities, and to American democracy as we know it,\u201d said Assemblymember Gabriel. \u201cThis new law will finally pull back the curtain and require tech companies to provide meaningful transparency into how they are shaping our public discourse, as well as the role of social media in promoting hate speech, disinformation, conspiracy theories, and other dangerous content. I am grateful to Governor Newsom for signing this bill and for his leadership in protecting kids and vulnerable communities online.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>A full list of bills signed by the Governor can be found below:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>AB 98 by Assemblymember Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) \u2013 Tied-house restrictions: advertising exceptions: City of San Jose.<\/li>\n<li>AB 524 by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) \u2013 Postsecondary education: Campus-Recognized Sorority and Fraternity Transparency Act.<\/li>\n<li>AB 587 by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel (D-Encino) \u2013 Social media companies: terms of service.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1208 by Assemblymember Philip Ting (D-San Francisco) \u2013 Unclaimed property: secure payment of claims.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1323 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) \u2013 Alcoholic beverage control: tied-house exceptions.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1330 by Assemblymember Chad Mayes (I-Rancho Mirage) \u2013 Alcoholic beverage tied-house restrictions: exceptions: County of Riverside.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1672 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) \u2013 Public swimming pools: lifeguards.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1793 by Assemblymember Bill Quirk (D-Hayward) \u2013 \u00a0Hazardous waste: identification: acute aquatic toxicity criterion.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1845 by Assemblymember Lisa Calderon (D-Whittier) \u2013 Metropolitan Water District of Southern California: alternative project delivery methods.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1901 by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (D-North Hollywood) \u2013 Dog training services: disclosure requirement.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1907 by Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D-Orinda) \u2013 Long-term health care facilities: inspections.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2059 by Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo (D-Los Angeles) \u2013 Hazardous materials business and area plans: consumer products: recordkeeping.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2158 by Assemblymember Mike Fong (D-Alhambra) \u2013 Local educational agencies: ethics training.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2160 by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) \u2013 Coastal resources: coastal development permits: fees.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2254 by Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) \u2013 State highways: Route 107: relinquishment.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2280 by Assemblymember Eloise G\u00f3mez Reyes (D-Colton) \u2013 Unclaimed property: interest assessments and disclosure of records.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2311 by Assemblymember Brian Maienschein (D-San Diego) \u2013 Motor vehicle conditional sale contracts: guaranteed asset protection waivers.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2322 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) \u2013 California building standards: fire resistance: occupancy risk categories.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2449 by Assemblymember Blanca Rubio (D-Baldwin Park) \u2013 Open meetings: local agencies: teleconferences.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2453 by Assemblymember Steve Bennett (D-Ventura) \u2013 Transactions and use taxes: Ventura County Transportation Commission.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2515 by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) \u2013 Proprietary and private security services.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2559 by Assemblymember Christopher Ward (D-San Diego) \u2013 Reusable tenant screening reports.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2644 by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) \u2013 Custodial interrogation.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2671 by Assemblymember Marc Berman (D-Menlo Park) \u2013 \u00a0Occupational therapy.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2727 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) \u2013 Medi-Cal: eligibility.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2848 by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) \u2013 Workers\u2019 compensation: medical treatment.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2916 by Assemblymember Kevin McCarty (D-Sacramento) \u2013 Contractors: disclosure of letters of admonishment.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2921 by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) \u2013 Alcoholic beverages.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2956 by the Committee on Transportation \u2013 Transportation.<\/li>\n<li>AB 2971 by the Committee on Governmental Organization \u2013 Alcoholic beverage control: fees.<\/li>\n<li>SB 34 by Senator Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana) \u2013 Public contracts: authorized agent: limitations.<\/li>\n<li>SB 401 by Senator Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) \u2013 Psychology: unprofessional conduct: disciplinary action: sexual acts.<\/li>\n<li>SB 440 by Senator Bill Dodd (D-Napa) \u2013 State Board of Equalization: returns and payment: extension: state of emergency.<\/li>\n<li>SB 963 by Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) \u2013 Historical preservation: California Cultural and Historical Endowment: grant programs.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1057 by the Committee on Education \u2013 Elementary and secondary education: omnibus bill.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1120 by Senator Brian W. Jones (R-Santee) \u2013 Engineering, land surveying, and geology.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1175 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) \u2013 Department of Transportation: intermodal passenger services: rail corridors.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1280 by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) \u2013 Tied-house restrictions: advertising: San Diego State University.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1294 by Senator Dave Cortese (D-San Jose) \u2013 Workforce wellness center: Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority.<br \/>\nSB 1359 by Senator Ben Hueso (D-San Diego) \u2013 Vehicles: registration.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1392 by Senator Mike McGuire (D-Healdsburg) \u2013 Aquaculture: registration, renewal, surcharge, and penalty fees: reports.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1398 by Senator Lena Gonzalez (D-Long Beach) \u2013 Vehicles: consumer notices.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1405 by Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (R-Yucaipa) \u2013 Community service districts: Lake Arrowhead Community Service District: covenants, conditions, and restrictions: enforcement.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1422 by Senator Robert Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) \u2013 Acquisition of goods and services: alternative contracting procedures: installation of carpet, resilient flooring, synthetic turf, and lighting fixtures: pilot.<\/li>\n<li>SB 1437 by Senator Richard D. Roth (D-Riverside) \u2013 Interior designers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>The Governor also announced that he has vetoed the following bills:<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>AB 92 by Assemblymember Eloise G\u00f3mez Reyes (D-Colton) \u2013 Preschool and child care and development services: family fees. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-92-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=fee16d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AB 1707 by Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath (D-Encinitas) \u2013 Property tax postponement: Senior Citizens and Disabled Citizens Property Tax Postponement Fund. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-1707-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=96e501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1820 by Assemblymember Dr. Joaquin Arambula (D-Fresno) \u2013 Division of Labor Standards Enforcement: Labor Trafficking Unit. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-1820-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=44a79f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1879 by Assemblymember Devon Mathis (R-Porterville) \u2013 California regional water quality control boards: unfounded or frivolous complaints. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-1879-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=4f226d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>AB 1919 by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) \u2013 Youth Transit Pass Pilot Program: free youth transit passes. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-1919-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=027d89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>AB 2814 by Assemblymember Jim Wood (D-Santa Rosa) \u2013 Local educational agencies: emergency planning grants. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/AB-2814-VETO-message.pdf?emrc=cf478f\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>SB 944 by Senator Richard Pan (D-Sacramento) \u2013 California Health Benefit Exchange: affordability assistance. A veto message can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.ca.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/SB-944-veto-message.pdf?emrc=af81f2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>For full text of the bills, visit:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/mclist.us7.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=afffa58af0d1d42fee9a20e55&amp;id=b796539461&amp;e=4445b5a765\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\">http:\/\/leginfo.legislature.ca.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>###<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sacramento, CA&#8230;..Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has signed a first-of-its-kind social media transparency measure to protect Californians from hate and disinformation spread online. 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