SAFE TECH Act
The SAFE TECH Act amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to modify online platforms' legal immunity for user-generated content. It directly affects platforms hosting user content by removing immunity when they accept payment to promote specific speech or create/fund content. Key changes include shifting the burden of proof to platforms in immunity defenses and adding exceptions for injunctive relief related to harmful material. The bill also explicitly preserves existing protections under civil rights, antitrust, and anti-harassment laws.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
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Introduced Feb 28, 2023
Last action Feb 28, 2023
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Feb 28, 2023
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
upper
Feb 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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