Platforms must offer a visible abuse-image reporting tool and human review of reports
Social media platforms' reporting tool for child sexual abuse material must be clear and conspicuous, cover intimate images of identifiable minors and take reports from anyone, not just the person shown. Reports with no known hash match need human review; penalties reach $250,000 a day.
Who it affects
Social media platforms and minors shown in abuse images
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 1946: Reporting mechanism: child sexual abuse material.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
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