The proposed bill, SB1124, aims to establish standards for social media platforms regarding the deplatforming of candidates, which includes defining the terms "candidate," "censor," and "deplatform." It allows social media platforms to deplatform candidates during their qualification period until the election date, in compliance with the federal Communications Decency Act. The bill mandates that social media platforms publish their standards for censoring or deplatforming users, and it imposes civil penalties on platforms that violate these standards, with fines of $250,000 per day for statewide candidates and $25,000 for other candidates.

Additionally, the bill introduces penalties for state employees who violate these standards, which may include removal from state service, debarment, or civil penalties up to $1,000. It clarifies that employees are not prohibited from engaging in lawful actions related to law enforcement or safeguarding classified information. The bill modifies existing definitions and includes provisions for adjusting revenue thresholds based on the consumer price index, while excluding certain services from the definition of social media platforms. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance accountability and transparency for social media platforms in their treatment of political candidates.