Digital Integrity in Democracy Act

Increased Accountability for Platforms: The bill removes the Section 230 immunity exception for social media operators who intentionally or knowingly host false election administration information, which includes incorrect details about the time, place, or manner of elections and voter eligibility (Section 2).

Standardized Removal Timelines: The Act requires platforms to remove identified false information within 48 hours on regular days or within 24 hours on an election day, ensuring a faster response to inaccurate election data (Section 3(b)(1)).

Clear Removal Procedures: The bill establishes a formal process where platforms must provide a written response to a complainant within 12 hours after removing the false information (Section 3(b)(1)(C)).

Legal Recourse for Enforcement: The Act allows the Attorney General, State attorneys general, or Secretaries of State to bring civil actions for damages of $50,000 per item of unremoved false information (Section 3(c)(1) and (c)(2)).

Empowerment of Candidates: Political candidates who are aggrieved by a violation of the removal process may bring a civil action for damages or injunctive relief (Section 3(c)(3)).

Strict Deadlines for Platforms: Social media operators are required to act very quickly, removing information within 24 hours on an election day, which may present operational burdens (Section 3(b)(1)).

Financial Risk for Platforms: Companies face significant financial penalties of $50,000 for each item of false election administration information that is not removed according to the specified timelines (Section 3(c)).

Requirements for Complainants: To trigger the removal process, a person must provide a written notification that includes their full name and contact information, such as a mailing address, telephone number, and email address (Section 3(b)(2)(A)-(C)).