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A bill to require online service providers to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before the termination of a user's account, and publish an annual report detailing actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies, and for other purposes.
8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4893
Bill 118 s 4893, also known as the Online Service Provider Accountability Act, aims to increase transparency and accountability among online service providers. The bill requires these providers to disclose their acceptable use policies to users, ensuring that individuals are aware of the rules and guidelines they must follow while using the platform.
Additionally, the bill mandates that online service providers must provide users with written notice before terminating their account. This requirement aims to protect users from sudden account terminations without warning, giving individuals the opportunity to address any violations of the acceptable use policy before facing consequences.
Furthermore, the bill requires online service providers to publish an annual report detailing the actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies. This provision aims to hold online service providers accountable for their enforcement efforts and provide transparency to users regarding how the platform handles policy violations. Overall, Bill 118 s 4893 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness among online service providers by requiring them to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before account termination, and publish annual reports on enforcement actions.
Additionally, the bill mandates that online service providers must provide users with written notice before terminating their account. This requirement aims to protect users from sudden account terminations without warning, giving individuals the opportunity to address any violations of the acceptable use policy before facing consequences.
Furthermore, the bill requires online service providers to publish an annual report detailing the actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies. This provision aims to hold online service providers accountable for their enforcement efforts and provide transparency to users regarding how the platform handles policy violations. Overall, Bill 118 s 4893 seeks to promote transparency, accountability, and fairness among online service providers by requiring them to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before account termination, and publish annual reports on enforcement actions.
Current Status of Bill S 4893
Bill S 4893 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4893 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4893's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4893
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4893
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4893
A bill to require online service providers to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before the termination of a user's account, and publish an annual report detailing actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies, and for other purposes.
A bill to require online service providers to disclose their acceptable use policies, provide users with written notice before the termination of a user's account, and publish an annual report detailing actions taken to enforce their acceptable use policies, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4893
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