HB 2249
House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 24, 2025
An Act Strengthening Accountability for Cybercrimes Perpetrated Through the Use of Dummy or Fictitious Online Accounts, Amending Republic Act No. 10175, Otherwise Known as the “cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012”, and Establishing Comprehensive Mechanisms for Cybercrime Prevention, Investigation, Prosecution, and Victim Protection
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The bill would make it a crime to create or use fake online accounts (“dummy accounts”) to commit offenses such as libel, child sexual exploitation, human trafficking, or election meddling, and would require social‑media platforms to verify users’ identities and remove illegal content within 24‑48 hours.
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