This bill would eliminate Section 230 of the Communications Act, a federal law that currently shields online platforms from liability for content posted by users, by setting a December 31, 2026 expiration date. Section 230 protections affect virtually all major social media companies, websites, and online services that host user-generated content, including platforms like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and countless smaller sites. Once the law expires, these platforms could face lawsuits for content their users post, potentially forcing them to implement stricter content moderation or close their services entirely. The bill provides about one year for Congress to act before the sunset takes effect, though it does not specify what reforms or replacement policies Congress should consider.
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