This bill establishes a new legal provision in South Dakota that clarifies the status of digital networks concerning product liability claims. Specifically, it states that a cause of action based on the doctrine of product liability, whether under strict liability or negligence, cannot be pursued against a digital network as defined in existing law.
The addition of this new section aims to protect digital networks from being held liable under traditional product liability theories, thereby providing them with legal immunity in this context. This legislative change reflects the growing recognition of the unique nature of digital platforms and their operations in the modern economy.