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US HR1231

US HR1231
SAFE TECH Act Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act


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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
03/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reaffirm civil rights, victims’ rights, and consumer protections.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act (SAFE TECH Act), aims to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reaffirm civil rights, victims' rights, and consumer protections. The key provisions include: (1) excluding interactive computer service providers from immunity under Section 230(c)(1) if they have accepted payment to make speech available or have created or funded the creation of the speech; (2) allowing injunctive relief against interactive computer service providers that fail to remove, restrict access to, or prevent dissemination of material that is likely to cause irreparable harm; and (3) clarifying that Section 230 does not limit actions alleging discrimination, antitrust violations, stalking, harassment, intimidation, international human rights violations, or wrongful death.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. (on 03/10/2023)

Bill Topics

Civil Rights, Minority Issues, and Civil Liberties
  • ‐ General Civil Rights
Space, Science, Technology, and Communications
  • ‐ Internet and Computer Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1231/all-info 03/01/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1231/BILLS-118hr1231ih.pdf 03/16/2023
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