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HB 7015

OGSR/Social Media Platform and Antitrust Investigations

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sam Greco

Florida bill authorizes state agency to investigate social media platforms for anticompetitive practices and antitrust violations affecting market competition.

Laid on Table, refer to CS/SB 7014
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Bill Summary · HB 7015

Legislative bill overview

HB 7015 establishes a framework for the Office of General Services and Regulation (OGSR) to conduct investigations into social media platforms regarding antitrust concerns and competitive practices. The bill appears designed to give Florida state government authority to examine whether major social media companies are engaging in anticompetitive behavior that harms smaller competitors or users.

Why is this important

Social media platforms have become critical infrastructure for business, communication, and public discourse, yet operate with minimal state-level regulatory oversight. This bill represents Florida's attempt to address growing national concerns about market concentration among tech giants and their control over digital speech and commerce—issues that have been contentious in federal policy debates.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory overlap and federalism: Social media regulation may conflict with existing federal FTC authority and Section 230 protections, raising questions about whether states should be conducting antitrust investigations traditionally handled at federal level
  • Vague investigative scope: The bill's language about "antitrust investigations" lacks specificity on what practices constitute violations or what remedies OGSR could impose, potentially creating uncertainty for platforms and businesses
  • Free speech implications: Depending on implementation, state-level investigations into content moderation or algorithmic practices could intersect with First Amendment questions about platform editorial decisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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