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Colorado Senate overrides governor's veto of social media bill focused on child safety
Summary
The Colorado Senate voted to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of Senate Bill 86, a measure sponsors described as aimed at removing accounts that exploit children or traffic illegal goods on social media. The override passed 29-6 after floor debate by bill sponsors.
The Colorado Senate voted to override Gov. Jared Polis's veto of Senate Bill 86 on April 25, passing a motion 29-6 to make the social-media bill law without the governor's signature.
Supporters said SB86 is designed to require social platforms to remove accounts that facilitate child exploitation or use the services to sell illegal drugs, alcohol or firearms. "This bill is about one thing above all, protecting our kids," Senator John Doherty told…
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