SAFE TECH Act
This bill amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to limit online platforms' legal immunity in specific cases. It removes immunity for platforms that accept payment to promote content or create/fund content themselves, and requires platforms to prove they are neutral hosts in lawsuits. The bill explicitly states it does not affect civil rights, antitrust, or anti-harassment laws (including protections for race, gender, or disability). These changes aim to clarify when platforms can be held liable for harmful content while preserving existing legal protections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Total actions
3
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Committee
2
Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
lower
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Kathy Castor
DDemocratic
Co
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
Co
Mike Levin
DDemocratic
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