To require online dating service providers to provide fraud ban notifications to online dating service members, and for other purposes.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseAdditional sponsors: Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Ciscomani, Ms. Lee …
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Mr. Valadao (for himself, Ms. Pettersen, Mr. Goldman of Texas, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
Requires online dating services to notify members when someone they communicated with has been banned for fraud. Notifications must include the banned user's identity, fraud warning, and best practices.
Who Benefits and How
Dating app users gain protection from romance scams. Potential victims warned about fraudulent contacts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Dating platforms must track banned users and send notifications. Must provide fraud prevention information.
Key Provisions
- Notification when member receives message from fraud-banned user
- Must include banned username and last communication time
- Warning that banned member may use false identity or attempt fraud
- Must include best practices for avoiding online fraud
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Requires dating apps to notify users about fraud-banned members
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Protect dating app users from romance scams"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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