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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill respectfully requests that the Congress of the United States amend 47 U.S.C. section 230(e)(1) of the "Communication Decency Act of 1996," 47 U.S.C. section 230 (the "CDA") to the following language: "Nothing in this section shall be construed to impair the enforcement of section 223 or 231 of this Act, chapter 71 (relating to obscenity) or 110 (relating to sexual exploitation of children) of title 18, or any other Federal or State criminal statute." Currently, the CDA, which immunizes internet service providers and users from liability for tortuous acts committed by third parties, effectively thwarts the enforcement of state criminal laws intended to investigate and prosecute those who promote child prostitution and child sexual exploitation.
AI Summary
This joint resolution urges the United States Congress to amend Section 230 of the Communication Decency Act of 1996 (CDA), a law that currently provides legal immunity to internet service providers and users for content created created posted by third parties. The resolution argues that the current interpretationintstate and local governments from effectively investigating and prosecuting crimes related to child sexual exploitation and prostitution. Specifically, the resolution points to several court court cases where state laws attempting to criminalize advertisements involving minors were struck down due to the CDA's broad protections. The National resolution cthat multiple state attorneysatures general have requested Congress of action to modify the law. The proposed amendment would clarify that Section 230 cannot be useded to block enforcement of federal federal or state criminal statutes related to obscenity or child sexual exploitation. By passing this resolution, the New Jersey General Assembly is formally requesting that Congress take action to close what they view as a legal loophole that currently protects online platforms that may facilitate illegal activities involving minors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/ACR113 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/ACR/113_I1.HTM |
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