COLLUDE Act

This bill amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to change how online platforms are treated for content moderation. It requires platforms to prove they are not publishers of user content in legal cases (an "affirmative defense"), and removes Section 230 protection if a platform restricts content based on a government request (or a non-governmental entity acting at government request) that targets political speech. The bill defines "legitimate law enforcement" and "national security" purposes to clarify when government communications about content aren't covered by the exception. This directly affects online platforms that moderate content and users whose content might be restricted based on government communications. The changes aim to limit Section 230 immunity when government entities influence content removal.