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1 STATE OF OKLAHOMA
2 2nd Session of the 60th Legislature (2026)
3 HOUSE BILL 3523 By: Marti
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6 AS INTRODUCED
7 An Act relating to social media platforms; providing
definitions; prohibiting social media platforms from
8 taking adverse action against user's page or account
unless first providing notice, opportunity to be
9 heard, and final decision; permitting social media
platforms to impose a temporary restriction to
10 prevent imminent harm; granting users a right to one
internal appeal; creating a civil right of action;
11 permitting the Attorney General to bring action;
providing for codification; and providing an
12 effective date.
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15 BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
16 SECTION 1. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
17 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 400 of Title 75A, unless there
18 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
19 As used in this act:
20 1. "Social media platform" means any online platform that:
21 a. is primarily engaged in hosting user-generated
22 content,
23 b. has more than one hundred million monthly active users
24 worldwide, and
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1 c. is accessible to users located in Oklahoma;
2 2. "User" means a person or entity lawfully using a social
3 media platform;
4 3. "Page" or "account" means a user profile, channel, page, or
5 similar presence used to publish or distribute content;
6 4. "Adverse action" means the suspension, deletion,
7 demonetization, shadow-banning, restriction, or permanent removal of
8 a page or account; and
9 5. "Emergency action" means a temporary restriction necessary
10 to prevent imminent harm.
11 SECTION 2. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
12 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 401 of Title 75A, unless there
13 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
14 A. A social media platform shall not take adverse action
15 against a user's page or account unless it first provides:
16 1. Electronic written notice specifying:
17 a. the precise rule allegedly violated,
18 b. the specific content at issue,
19 c. the evidence relied upon, and
20 d. the proposed action;
21 2. A meaningful opportunity to be heard, including:
22 a. not less than seven (7) business days to respond,
23 b. ability to submit evidence and written argument, and
24 c. review by a trained human decision-maker; and
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1 3. An electronic written final decision stating:
2 a. findings of fact,
3 b. conclusions, and
4 c. the rule applied.
5 B. A platform may impose a temporary restriction without prior
6 hearing only when necessary to prevent imminent harm, provided:
7 1. Electronic written notice is provided within twenty-four
8 (24) hours;
9 2. A full and fair hearing is completed within seven (7) days;
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11 3. If the platform fails to justify the action, the account
12 shall be fully restored.
13 C. Users shall have a right to one internal appeal of adverse
14 action taken against the user's page or account.
15 SECTION 3. NEW LAW A new section of law to be codified
16 in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 402 of Title 75A, unless there
17 is created a duplication in numbering, reads as follows:
18 A. Any user aggrieved by a violation of this act may bring a
19 civil action to recover:
20 1. Actual damages;
21 2. Statutory damages of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) per
22 violation;
23 3. Injunctive relief; and
24 4. Reasonable attorney fees and costs.
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1 B. The Attorney General may bring an action to:
2 1. Enjoin violations;
3 2. Recover civil penalties up to Twenty-five Thousand Dollars
4 ($25,000.00) per violation; and
5 3. Require compliance audits.
6 SECTION 4. This act shall become effective November 1, 2026.
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