HB1231
Type: B Origin: House USA Comments: 0

Safe Tech Act Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, And Consumer Harms Act

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The SAFE TECH Act, officially known as the Safeguarding Against Fraud, Exploitation, Threats, Extremism, and Consumer Harms Act, is a federal bill aimed at addressing online platforms' accountability for harmful content. The main provisions of the bill include holding tech companies liable for user-generated content that leads to fraud, exploitation, extremism, or other harms. It proposes reforms to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to make platforms more responsible for monitoring and removing harmful content. The bill seeks to enhance consumer protection and combat online threats while balancing free speech concerns. If enacted, the SAFE TECH Act could significantly impact how online platforms moderate content and their legal obligations regarding user-generated material.

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  • 2023-02-28: Introduced in House

  • 2023-02-28: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  • 2023-03-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

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