Public Use of Elected Officials' Social Media
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2023 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning the use of social media administered by an elected official that is not supported by government resources, and, in connection therewith, allowing an elected official to restrict or bar an individual from using the social media administered by the elected official for any reason including attempting to chill the speech of another individual.
Bill Summary:
The act allows a state elected official or local elected official to restrict or bar an individual from using the private social media of the elected official. Private social media is social media that is not supported by government resources and is not required by law to be created or maintained by an elected official. An elected official may restrict or bar an individual from using the private social media of the elected official for any reason, including for bullying, harassment, or intimidation, in the elected official's discretion.
APPROVED by Governor June 5, 2023
EFFECTIVE June 5, 2023
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Prime Sponsors
Representative
Leslie Herod
Representative
Matt Soper
Senator
Bob Gardner
Senator
James Coleman
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2023 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 23-1306 to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 4-0. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment D) | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 23-1306, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 11-0. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
26
AYE
9
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/01/2023 | Third Reading | BILL |
43
AYE
20
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2023 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/22/2023 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/22/2023 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/22/2023 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/04/2023 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2023 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments |
| 05/03/2023 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Unamended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 05/01/2023 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 05/01/2023 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 04/29/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee |
| 04/28/2023 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 04/27/2023 | House | House Committee on State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 04/21/2023 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to State, Civic, Military, & Veterans Affairs |
Prime Sponsor
Sponsor
| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/05/2023 | 378 | Public Use of Elected Officials' Social Media |