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Introduced
10/30/2020
10/30/2020
In Committee
10/30/2020
10/30/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services under such section, and for other purposes. 1
AI Summary
This bill, the Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression in Technology Act (CASE-IT Act), aims to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services. The key provisions include: (1) exceptions to Section 230 immunity for providers that create, develop, or facilitate illegal, exploitative, or harmful content, particularly content involving minors; (2) an exception to Section 230 immunity for dominant providers that make content moderation decisions inconsistent with the First Amendment; (3) a private right of action for information content providers against dominant providers that subject their content to adverse treatment for reasons inconsistent with the First Amendment; and (4) a process for providers to obtain certification from the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General regarding their market dominance and content moderation policies.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 10/30/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8719/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8719/BILLS-116hr8719ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr8719/BILLS-116hr8719ih.pdf.pdf |
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