Consumer Protection - As enacted, authorizes a small business that believes an online search engine has blacklisted the small business to contact the online search engine and request a response concerning the action; authorizes a small business affected by an online search engine's failure to comply with the response requirement to bring a civil action. - Amends TCA Title 4; Title 29; Title 47 and Title 65.

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The bill requires online search engines to inform a small business within 24 hours if they reduce the business’s online visibility, remove its site, or delete 25% or more of its reviews. If the engine fails to give that notice, the business can file a civil suit for damages, attorney fees, and an injunction. It targets businesses with 50 or fewer full‑time employees.

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