New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 9165: Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Plain-language summary

A 9165 is a bill introduced in the New York House on October 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires social media platforms to remove content depicting the violent death of a human being within twenty-fours after receiving notice or otherwise becoming aware of such content. Primary sponsor: Brian Maher (Republican/Conservative). Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Brian Maher (Republican/Conservative).