HR 1231 United States House · 118th Congress

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.
Sub-Topics: Social Media
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023 Last action Mar 10, 2023
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Mar 10, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Feb 28, 2023
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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