Business and Professions Code § 22946

CHAPTER 31.6. Social Media Platforms and Law Enforcement

Current as of September 28, 2026Bus. & Prof. Code, § 22946Official source ↗

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 985, Sec. 1. (SB 918) Effective January 1, 2025. Operative July 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 22946.3.

As used in this chapter:

(a) “Law enforcement agency” means a law enforcement agency in the state.

(b) “Law enforcement liaison” means a natural person employed by a social media platform who serves as a point of contact with law enforcement agencies.

(c) “Search warrant” means a search warrant duly executed pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 1523) of Title 12 of Part 2 of the Penal Code.

(d) “Social media platform” has the same meaning as defined in Section 22945.