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Committee hears bill requiring platforms to remove alleged identity‑fraud content after police reports
Summary
A bill creating a new digital identity fraud offense drew committee questions about timing and process for platform removal; the sponsor said platforms must take down content within 48 hours after receiving an active police report and victims get 72 hours to be notified.
Sponsor Burton introduced SB594 to create a criminal offense for digital identity fraud and require online platforms to remove exploitative content when presented with an active police report, arguing the measure would protect adults and children from exploitation and hold platforms accountable.
During questioning, Roberts…
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