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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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; requires social media platforms to provide an easily accessible and usable mechanism for users to report such content.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Maher | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 101 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
- REFERRED TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY