This bill amends section 87-302 of the Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025, to classify specific actions by social media platforms as deceptive trade practices under the Uniform Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The new provisions require social media platforms that accept payment for advertising to implement various measures, including identity verification for advertisers, fraud detection systems, and a process for law enforcement to report fraudulent advertisements. Additionally, the bill mandates that platforms investigate reported fraudulent ads within seven days and take appropriate action, such as removing the ads or notifying the reporting party of the investigation's status.

The bill also introduces a definition for "fraudulent advertisement" and clarifies what constitutes a "social media platform," excluding certain types of services like search engines and email services. The original section 87-302 is repealed, and the new language aims to enhance consumer protection by holding social media platforms accountable for deceptive practices related to advertising.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 87-302