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Limiting Online Platform Immunity: Combating Illegal Content and Censorship.

This act changes the rules for online platforms' liability for user-generated content. It aims to better protect children from harmful content and prevent unjustified removal of legal speech. Citizens may notice changes in how large platforms moderate content.
Key points
Online platforms may lose legal protection if they knowingly allow adult-minor contact for sexual purposes or fail to block minors' access to harmful content.
Large online platforms may lose legal protection if their content moderation decisions are not consistent with free speech principles, as if they were state actors.
Citizens whose content is unfairly removed or censored by dominant platforms can sue these platforms and seek damages.
The Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General will certify whether large platforms are market dominant and if their moderation policies align with free speech.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_285
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2021-01-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CASE-IT Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_285.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms may lose legal protection if they knowingly allow adult-minor contact for sexual purposes or fail to block minors' access to harmful content.
  • Large online platforms may lose legal protection if their content moderation decisions are not consistent with free speech principles, as if they were state actors.
  • Citizens whose content is unfairly removed or censored by dominant platforms can sue these platforms and seek damages.
  • The Federal Trade Commission and the Attorney General will certify whether large platforms are market dominant and if their moderation policies align with free speech.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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