HB 7804

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 12, 2026

An Act Promoting Digital Responsibility, Prohibiting Malicious Online Actions That Cause Harm to Public Figures, Regulating False Information, and Fostering a Truthful and Ethical Digital Environment

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The DROP Act aims to protect people and institutions from false information and online harassment while keeping free speech, by creating a new oversight board, setting rules for removing harmful content, and penalizing violators.

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Author · Representative

Jude A. AcidreReceipts →

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HB07804 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Promoting Digital Responsibility, Prohibiting Malicious Online Actions That Cause Harm to Public Figures, Regulating False Information, and Fostering a Truthful and Ethical Digital Environment

In plain language

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