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Online Safety: Equal Content Moderation and Transparency for Non-English Users.

This law mandates that large online platforms (over 10 million users) treat content equally across all languages they monetize to ensure safety and equitable access to digital spaces. This means that the removal of harmful content, such as fraud or harassment, must be as effective for non-English users as for English users. Platforms will be required to annually publish detailed reports on moderation staffing and algorithm effectiveness across different languages.
Key points
Platforms must ensure that processes for detecting and removing illegal or harmful content are applied consistently across all languages where the platform engages in monetization practices.
Citizens will gain greater protection against online fraud, harassment, and misinformation in their native languages due to the requirement for increased investment in non-English moderation.
Large platforms must annually disclose public reports detailing the number of moderators, their language proficiency, and the performance of automated systems in moderating non-English content.
All user tools for reporting content and platform policies must be accessible in the same manner across all languages offered.
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Print number: 118_S_1801
Sponsor: Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM]
Process start date: 2023-06-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

LISTOS Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1801.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Platforms must ensure that processes for detecting and removing illegal or harmful content are applied consistently across all languages where the platform engages in monetization practices.
  • Citizens will gain greater protection against online fraud, harassment, and misinformation in their native languages due to the requirement for increased investment in non-English moderation.
  • Large platforms must annually disclose public reports detailing the number of moderators, their language proficiency, and the performance of automated systems in moderating non-English content.
  • All user tools for reporting content and platform policies must be accessible in the same manner across all languages offered.
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. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM].

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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