Bill > HR573

This bill, known as the CASE-IT Act (Curbing Abuse and Saving Expression In Technology Act), amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services in certain circumstances. The key provisions include: 1. Exceptions to immunity for providers or users who create, develop, post, or materially contribute to illegal online content, knowingly permit or facilitate contact between an adult and a minor involving explicit sexual content, or permit the distribution of content that is indecent, obscene, or otherwise harmful to minors. 2. An exception to immunity for providers who are dominant in their market and make content moderation decisions that are not reasonably consistent with the First Amendment. 3. A private right of action for information content providers against dominant providers who ban, block, down-rank, or demonetize their content due to failure to make content moderation decisions consistent with the First Amendment. 4. A process for providers to apply for certification from the Federal Trade Commission and Attorney General regarding their market dominance and content moderation policies and practices. The bill aims to balance the goals of limiting harmful and illegal online content while also protecting free expression and preventing the stifling of speech on dominant online platforms.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/573/all-info