HB 133 (2021): creating a cause of action for censorship by social media websites.
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HB 133 (2021)
creating a cause of action for censorship by social media websites.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2021-2022
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Miscellaneous
The Story
It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee met in executive session on March 2, 2021 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 21–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote. On April 7, 2021 the House failed “Reconsider” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Jason Osborne.
Sponsors
- Rep. Fred Plett (R - Hills 6) (prime sponsor)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 26, 2021, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Judiciary
- March 2, 2021, 9:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary
Votes
- April 7, 2021, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
- April 7, 2021, House: Reconsider — voice vote, failed
The Docket
- January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Judiciary
- February 26, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/26/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/91679735236 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
- March 2, 2021: Executive Session: 03/02/2021 09:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/95501229688
- March 9, 2021: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (Vote 21-0; CC)
- April 7, 2021: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 04/07/2021
- April 7, 2021: Reconsider (Rep. Osborne): MF VV 04/07/2021