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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 asked whether removal is triggered by conviction, indictment, or accusation. Burton replied: "If there's an active police report and the online platform receives the police report, they will remove the content." He added there is a 48‑hour removal requirement following a police report and, when the victim is being exploited, platforms have 72 hours to notify the victim. Burton told the committee the content may be restored if an investigation finds the material is not fraudulent.
Committee members pressed how platforms receive police reports; Burton said law enforcement would reach out with a case number. He said the language mirrors negotiations with platforms and that staff are working with TikTok specifically. No vote was taken; the bill was presented for consideration and potentially to be selected for the calendar.
The committee proceeded to hear many other bills and later circled a package of items for the calendar; SB594 was among the measures discussed during the meeting.
