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Limiting Online Censorship: Protecting Political Speech from Government Influence.

This law changes the liability rules for online platforms regarding user content (Section 230). If a platform restricts the visibility or access to legitimate political speech at the request of a governmental entity, it loses its legal immunity from lawsuits. This aims to ensure citizens' political expressions are not suppressed due to government pressure, except in cases of national security or criminal investigation.
Key points
Online platforms lose legal immunity if they censor legitimate political speech following requests from government entities.
Exceptions are made for communications related to national security or legitimate law enforcement purposes, allowing continued cooperation with the government in these areas.
In civil or criminal actions, platforms must now prove they are not the content provider to maintain their existing legal protection.
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Print number: 118_S_1525
Sponsor: Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]
Process start date: 2023-05-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COLLUDE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1525.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Online platforms lose legal immunity if they censor legitimate political speech following requests from government entities.
  • Exceptions are made for communications related to national security or legitimate law enforcement purposes, allowing continued cooperation with the government in these areas.
  • In civil or criminal actions, platforms must now prove they are not the content provider to maintain their existing legal protection.
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 Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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