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US S560

US S560
SAFE TECH Act Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act


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Introduced
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
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, the Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act (SAFE TECH Act), amends Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reaffirm civil rights, victims' rights, and consumer protections. The key provisions include: (1) clarifying that the liability shield does not apply if the provider has accepted payment or created/funded the speech; (2) allowing injunctive relief for failure to remove content likely to cause irreparable harm; (3) ensuring the law does not limit actions alleging discrimination, antitrust violations, stalking/harassment, international human rights violations, or wrongful death. The bill aims to address concerns about online harms while preserving core protections of Section 230.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (on 02/28/2023)

Bill Topics

Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
  • ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
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/senate-bill/560/all-info 03/01/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s560/BILLS-118s560is.pdf 03/13/2023
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