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US S560SAFE TECH Act Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act
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Introduced
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
In Committee
02/28/2023
02/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
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
Official Document
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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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